| Chemical Abstract Number (CAS #) |
79016
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| Synonyms | Trichloroethylene |
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Trichloroethene | Ethene, trichloro | Ethylene trichloride | TCE |
| Analytical Methods |
EPA Method 502.2 |
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EPA Method 503.1 |
EPA Method 524.1 |
EPA Method 524.2 |
EPA Method 601 |
EPA Method 624 |
EPA Method 8010B |
EPA Method 8021A |
EPA Method 8240B |
EPA Method 8260A |
| Molecular Formula | C2HCl3 |
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| Use | IN DEGREASING, IN DRY CLEANING; IN MFG ORG CHEM &
PHARMACEUTICALS
IN GAS PURIFICATION, AS A SOLVENT OF SULFUR & PHOSPHORUS
REFRIGERANT & HEAT EXCHANGE LIQUID; DILUENT IN PAINTS & ADHESIVES;
TEXTILE PROCESSING; AEROSPACE OPERATIONS (FLUSHING LIQUID OXYGEN)
CLEANING SOLVENT, ESP IN VAPOR DEGREASING
CHAIN TERMINATOR IN PRODN OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
SWELLING AGENT IN DISPERSE DYEING OF POLYESTERS
AGENT IN REMOVAL OF BASTING THREADS IN TEXTILE PROCESSING
CHEM INT FOR 1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHYL SULFENYL CHLORIDE
SOLVENT IN ADHESIVES & PAINT-STRIPPING FORMULATIONS
HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM-EG, IN CASE HARDENING OF METALS
SOLVENT BASE FOR METAL PHOSPHATIZING SYSTEMS
SOLVENT IN CHARACTERIZATION TEST FOR ASPHALT
ENTRAINER FOR RECOVERY OF FORMIC ACID
EXTRACTION SOLVENT-EG, FOR CAFFEINE
Used as household cleaner; with trichloroethane it is used in most typewriter correction fluid.
/SRP: Former use
Used in wool-fabric scouring
Extractant for spice oleoresins.
Intermediate in the production of pentachloroethane.
Carrier solvent for the active ingredients of insecticides, and fungicides.
Medication (Vet): Inhalation anesthetic. Former use
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| Consumption Patterns | Demand: (1982): 240 million pounds; (1983): Est 235 million pounds; 1987: Est 215
million pounds.
Vapor degreasing of fabricated metal parts, 80%; chemical intermediate, 5%; miscellaneous used,
5%; exports, 10% (1985)
Vapor degreasing of fabricated metal parts, 66%; chemical intermediates, miscellaneous domestic
uses, 5%; exports, 22%.
CLEANING SOLVENT, 89%; CHAIN TERMINATOR, 9%; OTHER, 2% (1980 EST)
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| Apparent Color | CLEAR, COLORLESS, OR BLUE MOBILE LIQUID
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| Odor | Ethereal odor ; CHLOROFORM-LIKE ODOR ; Sweet odor
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| Boiling Point | 87 DEG C
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| Melting Point | -73 DEG C
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| Molecular Weight | 131.40
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| Density | 1.4649 @ 20 DEG C/4 DEG C
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| Odor Threshold Concentration | 10 mg/l (in water) Purity not specified
5.00X10-1 mg/l (liquid) (detection in water)
2.14X10 1 ppm (recognition in air) (chemically pure)
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| Sensitivity Data | Exposure to trichloroethylene vapor may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
Liquid: irritating to skin and eyes.
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| Drinking Water Impact | SURFACE WATER: 1-24 ppb industrial rivers in US, with Lake Erie - 188 ppb, 88 of
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