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Tetrachloroethylene, Ultrapure, Spectrophotometric Grade, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Tetrachloroethylene is used as solvent. It is involved in dry cleaning as well as in the degreasing of metal parts. It finds application as a neutrino detector. It is utilized as a paint stripper and 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.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 22°C
Density
1.623 g/mL
Boiling Point
120°C to 121°C
Assay Percent Range
>99%
Refractive Index
1.5055
Quantity
4 L
Beilstein
1361721
Solubility Information
Miscible with alcohol,ether,chloroform,benzene and hexane. Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight
165.83
Grade
Spectrophotometric
Hazard Category
H315-H317-H319-H336-H350-H373
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P333+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber
204-825-9
RTECSNumber
KX3850000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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