Tetrachloroethylene (Technical), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 127-18-4
• Molecular Formula: C2Cl4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 165.82
• MDL Number: MFCD00000834
• InChI Key: CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tetrachloroethylene, tetrachloroethene, perchloroethylene, perchlorethylene, perc, ethene, tetrachloro, tetrachlorethylene, ethylene tetrachloride, carbon dichloride, ankilostin
• PubChem CID: 31373
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17300
• IUPAC Name: tetrachloroethene
• SMILES: ClC(Cl)=C(Cl)Cl

• Decomposition Information: >150°C
• Melting Point: -22°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.625g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 120°C
• Packaging: Lined Steel Drum
• Linear Formula: CCl₂:CCl₂
• Quantity: 20 L
• Vapor Pressure: 18mbar at 20°C
• Formula Weight: 165.83
• Grade: Technical
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrachloroethylene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	WARNING!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Suspect cancer hazard. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:0 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 6.1, : Poison

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