Trichloroethylene

CAS Number: 79-01-6
Chemical Formula: C2HCl3
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
Synonyms:
Trichloroethylene, Stabilized, SpectroSolv (TM)
Trichloroethylene, stabilized with 400 ppM triethylaMine
Trichloroethylene, SuperDry, stabilized, J&KSeal
HS Code: 29032200
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Product Details

Trichloroethylene (IUPAC name: trichloroethene) is a stable, low-boiling-point, clear liquid that features a sweet, chloroform‑like odor. It shows no corrosive action on common metals even under humid conditions. It dissolves only slightly in water and is classified as non‑flammaleic-anhydride.html">mable. Inhalation exposure poses toxic risks; its threshold limit value (TLV) is 50 ppm, and immediate danger to life or health (IDLH) is set at 1000 ppm in air. The U.S. FDA has banned its application in food items, pharmaceutical products, and cosmetic formulations. Its four‑digit UN number is 1710. According to NFPA 704 labeling, it carries health rating 2, flammability rating 1, and reactivity rating 0. Major industrial uses include metal degreasing operations, dry‑cleaning processes, refrigerant manufacturing, fumigant production, and electronic component drying.Trichloroethylene

Parameters

PropertyValue
Melting point-86 °C
Boiling point87 °C
density1.463 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density4.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure61 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.476(lit.)
Fp90°C
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilitySoluble in acetone, ethanol, chloroform, ether (U.S. EPA, 1985), and other organic solvents including bromoform, carbon tetrachloride, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene.
formLiquid
colorClear colorless
OdorChloroform-like; ethereal.
Odor Threshold3.9ppm
explosive limit7.9-99% (v/v) Saturation - at high volume fractions, explosion turns into a decomposition reaction)
Water SolubilitySlightly soluble. 0.11 g/100 mL
Merck14,9639
BRN1736782
Henry's Law Constant3.14 at 1.8 °C, 8.47 at 21.6 °C, 19.0 at 40.0 °C, 26.5 at 50 °C, 35.8 at 60 °C, 56.6 at 70 °C (EPICS-GC, Shimotori and Arnold, 2003)
Dielectric constant3.4(16℃)
Exposure limitsTLV-TWA 50 ppm (~270 mg/m3) (ACGIH), 100 ppm (MSHA and OSHA); TLV-STEL 200 ppm (ACGIH); ceiling 200 ppm (OSHA); carcinogenicity: Animal Limited Evidence, Human Inadequate Evidence (IARC).
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, aluminium, magnesium, strong bases, reducing agents. Light-sensitive. Reacts violently with many metals, ozone, potassium nitrate, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide .
InChI1S/C2HCl3/c3-1-2(4)5/h1H
InChIKeyXSTXAVWGXDQKEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCl\C=C(\Cl)Cl
LogP2.53 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference79-01-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC1 (Vol. Sup 7, 63, 106) 2014
NIST Chemistry ReferenceTrichloroethylene(79-01-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystemTrichloroethylene (79-01-6)

Safety Information

ItemDetails
Hazard CodesT,F
Risk Statements45-36/38-52/53-67-68-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Safety Statements53-45-61-36/37-16-7
RIDADRUN 1710 6.1/PG 3
OEBB
OELTWA: 25.0 ppm, STEL: 2.0 ppm
WGK Germany3
RTECSKX4550000
Autoignition Temperature770°F
TSCATSCA listed
HazardClass6.1
PackingGroupIII
HS Code29032200
Storage Class6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
Hazard ClassificationsAquatic Chronic 3; Carc. 1B; Eye Irrit. 2; Muta. 2; Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1B; STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data79-01-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in rats: 4.92 ml/kg; LC (4 hrs) in rats: 8000 ppm (Smyth)
IDLA1,000 ppm

Product Application

As a chlorinated hydrocarbon compound, trichloroethylene serves as a detergent and solvent for metals, oils, resins, and sulfur. It is widely used as a general degreasing agent in industrial settings. Skin contact may trigger irritant dermatitis, widespread rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, pustular or bullous skin lesions, and scleroderma.

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