Trichloroethylene is mainly used in the degreasing of metals. Under the VOC Directive, its use in that application is restricted to enclosed systems in all new installations; old installations will have to comply with stringent emission limits after April 2007. Trichloroethylene also is used to a much lesser extent in adhesive and aerosol formulations and as a chemical process intermediate in polyvinyl chloride ( PVC) and fluorochemical production. See other information and comments under " Chlorinated Solvents".
A stable, low boiling point, colorless liquid -- toxic if inhaled. Used as a solvent or metal degreasing agent, and in other industrial applications.
A liquid used as a solvent and in medicine as an anesthetic and analgesic. Found in cleaning fluid and correction fluid.
CAS Number: 79-01-6. A nonflammable liquid used especially as a solvent in dry cleaning, and for the removal of grease from metal. Chemical formula = C2HCl3. Molecular weight = 131.40 g/mol. Learn More...
an analgesic and anesthetic.
A nonozone-depleting chlorinated solvent commonly used in a variety of metal, electronic and precision cleaning applications.
Chlorinated solvent, refer ‘Benzeneâ€(tm) above
Colorless liquid with mild chloroform-like odor. Because it is four times heavier than air, vapors tend to collect in low spaces. Suspected human carcinogen. Central nervous system depressant. Cardiac sensitizer. Associated with birth defects of the heart, and in animals, decreased fetal weight and abnormal sperm. Uses: Degreaser, solvents, graffiti remover.
a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
A stable, colorless liquid with a low boiling point. TCE has many industrial applications, including use as a solvent and as a metal degreasing agent. TCE may be toxic to people when inhaled, ingested, or through skin contact and can damage vital organs, especially the liver (see "volatile organic compounds").
A volatile organic compound that is often used as an industrial degreasing solvent.
Also known as TCE, an industrial solvent and suspected human carcinogen commonly found as a pollutant in urban groundwater.
A volatile organic compound used as a common solvent.
A stable, low-boiling colorless liquid that is used as a solvent and in other industrial applications.
chemical formula C2HCl3, trichloroethylene is a liquid at room temperature and was at one time widely used as a source of chlorine for furnace cleans. During the cleaning process, Nitrogen gas is bubbled through heated trichloroethylene liquid. The nitrogen gas leaves the bubbler carrying vapor of trichloroethylene into the furnace where it disassociates into carbon and chlorine. It is very important that sufficient oxygen is present during the cleaning process to suppress the formation of toxic phosgene gas. Trichloroethylene vapor pressure ranges from approximately 20mm of Hg at 0oC, 75mm of Hg at 25oC to 200mm of Hg at 50oC. The use of trichloroethylene has essentially ceased due to the carcinogenic nature of trichloroethylene.
A colorless or blue organic liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Used to remove grease from fabricated metal parts and some textiles. Exposure to high levels can cause vomiting and abdominal pains. Lifetime exposure can cause cancer and liver damage.
A toxic volatile organic compound often used as a solvent.
