Tetrachloroethylene
CAS 127-18-4C2Cl4165.8 g/mol
Tetrachloroethene is a chlorocarbon that is tetrachloro substituted ethene. It has a role as a nephrotoxic agent. It is a member of chloroethenes and a chlorocarbon.
IUPAC: 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 250 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.63 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 0.1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | No flash point in conventional closed tester. |
| Vapor Pressure | 14 mmHg at 68 °F ; 15.8 mmHg at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Perchloroethylene appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. Noncombustible. Insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Density approximately 13.5 lb / gal. Used as dry cleaning solvent, a degreasing solvent, a drying agent for metals, and in the manufacture of other chemicals. |
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HS Code(s): 2903
Data: UN Comtrade
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