Perchloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2Cl4 and is a colorless liquid.
Chinese name: tetrachloroethylene
Foreign name: tetrachloroethene
Alias: perchloroethylene
Chemical formula C2Cl4
Molecular weight 165.833
CAS No. 127-18-4
EINECS No. 204-825-9
Melting point-22 ?
Boiling point 121 ?
Water solubility
Density1.622 g/cm³
Appearance Colorless liquid
Safety Description S7; S16; S23; S24; S36/37; S45; S61
Hazard symbol Xn
Hazard description R40; R51/53
Physical and chemical properties
Density: 1.622g/cm3
Melting point: -22?
Boiling point: 121?
Refractive index: 1.505 (20?)
Saturated vapor pressure: 2.11kPa (20?)
Critical temperature: 347.1?
Critical pressure: 9.74MPa
Appearance: colorless liquid
Solubility: insoluble in water, miscible in most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, etc.
Uses: Mainly used as organic solvent, dry cleaning agent.
Mainly used as organic solvent, dry cleaning agent, also can be used as solvent for adhesive, degreasing solvent for metal, desiccant, paint stripper, insect repellent, fat extractant, also can be used in organic synthesis.
Storage and transportation:
It should be sealed and stored in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse
Packing:
200KG/drum Storage: it is recommended to store in dry and cool area with proper ventilation. After the original packaging, please fasten the packaging cover as soon as possible to prevent moisture and other substances from mixing and affecting the performance of the product. Do not inhale dust and avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes. Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited in the workplace. After work, shower and change clothes. Store contaminated clothes separately and reuse them after washing. Maintain good hygiene practices.
