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Tetrachloroethylene, 99%, 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.
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
Melting Point
°C to 22°C
Density
1.623
Boiling Point
120°C to 121°C
Assay Percent Range
0.99
Refractive Index
1.5055
Linear Formula
2C=CCl2
Quantity
2500 mL
UN Number
UN1897
Beilstein
1361721
Merck Index
14,9190
Hazard Category
H315-H317-H319-H336-H350-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H351
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P333+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
EINECSNumber
204-825-9
RTECSNumber
KX3850000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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