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Trichloroethylene (TCE) , Cas No. 79-01-6, UN No.1710,as coating or degreasing solvent , dry cleaning agent , fossil fuel extracting
I. Quick Detail:
| Name | Trichloroethylene | Other Names | TCE, 1,1,2-Trichloroethene, 1,1-Dichloro-2-Chloroethylene, 1-Chloro-2,2-Dichloroethylene, Acetylene Trichloride, Trethylene, Triclene, Tri, Trimar, Trilene etc. |
| Cas No. | 79-01-6 | Purity | 99.90% MIN. |
| EINECS No. | 201-167-4 | Molecular Formula | C2HCl3 |
| UN No. | 1710 | Hazard Class | 6 |
| HS Code | 2903220000 | Packing | 210L (280kg) galvanized iron drums |
| Applicant | Used as a solvent for coating, degreasing, frozen, pesticides, spices, rubber industry | Appearance | Transparent liquid without suspended solids and sediments, chloroform-like odor |
| Executive Standard | HG/T2542-93 | Brand Name | GC |
| Place of Origin | China (mainland) | Market | global |
II. Description:
Product Name: Trichloroethylene
Other Names: TCE, 1,1,2-Trichloroethene,
1,1-Dichloro-2-Chloroethylene,
1-Chloro-2,2-Dichloroethylene,
Acetylene Trichloride, Trethylene, Triclene, Tri, Trimar, Trilene
Molecular Formula: C2HCl3
CAS NO.: 79-01-6
EINECS No.: 201-61-04
HS Code: 2903220000
UN No.: 1710
Hazard Class: 6
Appearance: colorless, transparent liquid without suspended solids and sediments
Odor: Chloroform-like odor
Molar mass 131.39
Density 1.46 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point -73°C
Boiling point 87°C
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water. Readily miscible in organic solvents
Executive Standard: HG/T2542-93
III. Properties:
Trichloroethylene is colorless, transparent, easy flow, incombustible, volatile liquid with chloroform-like aroma and narcotic effect on nerve. Decomposition of pure trichloroethylene is slow. When there is UV and mixed with oxygen, the trichloroethylene decomposition will be accelerated.
IV. Applications
- metal surface cleaning and degreasing
- Dry cleaning agent of wood and fabrics
- Fossil fuel extracting
- Spices producing
- Solvent for coatings
- Solvent of asphalt, coal tar, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, rubber, resin alkaloids, wax dissolving
- Feedstock for producing organic chemicals and
- Raw material in pesticides
- In pharmaceutical as anesthetics
- The synthesis of chloroacetic acid.
V. Specification:
