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Tetrachloroethylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tetrachloroethylene is used as a solvent. It is involved in dry cleaning as well as in degreasing of metal parts. It finds application as a neutrino detector. It is utilized as a paint stripper and as a spot remover in consumer products. It acts as a precursor for the manufacture of other chemicals. It plays an important role in water repellants, paint removers, printing inks, glues, sealants, polishes and lubricants. As a film-forming electrolyte additive, it is used in the manufacture of lithium ion batteries and is actively involved as an extraction solvent in the determination of oil and grease in water by FT-IR.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Tetrachloroethylene is used as a solvent. It is involved in dry cleaning as well as in degreasing of metal parts. It finds application as a neutrino detector. It is utilized as a paint stripper and as a spot remover in consumer products. It acts as a precursor for the manufacture of other chemicals. It plays an important role in water repellants, paint removers, printing inks, glues, sealants, polishes and lubricants. As a film-forming electrolyte additive, it is used in the manufacture of lithium ion batteries and is actively involved as an extraction solvent in the determination of oil and grease in water by FT-IR.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene and hexane. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, alkali metals and aluminum.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 22°C |
| Density | 1.623 |
| Boiling Point | 120°C to 121°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 0.99 |
| Linear Formula | 2C=CCl2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5055 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1897 |
| Beilstein | 1361721 |
| Merck Index | 14,9190 |
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Safety and Handling
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Warning
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetrachloroethylene
RUO – Research Use Only