Tetrachloroethene

Catalog	ACM127184
CAS	127-18-4
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Description	Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene (“perc” or “PERC”), and many other names, is a chlorocarbon with the formula Cl2C=CCl2. It is a Colorless liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called “dry-cleaning fluid.” It has a sweet odor detectable by most people at a concentration of 1 part per million (1 ppm).
Synonyms	Perchloroethylene
Molecular Weight	165.8
Molecular Formula	C2Cl4
Melting Point	-22ºC
Flash Point	27.4ºC
Density	1.625
Appearance	Colorless liquid with ether-like odour
EC Number	204-825-9
Hazard Class	6.1
Hazard Codes	Xn
HS Code	2903230000
LogP	3.06820
MDL Number	MFCD00000834
Refractive Index	1.505
RIDADR	UN 1897
Risk Statements	R40; R51/53
RTECS	KX3850000
Safety Statements	S23-S36/37-S61
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, aluminium, strong bases.
Storage Conditions	0-6ºC
Vapor Density	5.83
Vapor Pressure	13 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
WGK Germany	3

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