Perchlorethylene Technical Grade

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Perchlorethylene Technical Grade

Perchloroethylene (also known as PERC or PCE) is a synthetic, non-flammable chlorinated solvent with several primary industrial and commercial uses:

- Dry Cleaning: Acting as the classic, highly effective solvent for dissolving greases, oils, and waxes from fabrics without water-shrinkage or damage, though it is being phased out in many regions due to health and environmental regulations.
- Metal Degreasing: Used heavily in aerospace, automotive, and general metalworking for steam and vapour degreasing to clean precision and industrial components.

Chemical Intermediates & Production: Serving as a chemical feedstock or processing aid in manufacturing hydrofluorocarbons (HFC refrigerants), fluoropolymers, and other organic chemicals.

Consumer and Industrial Products: Found in smaller quantities or historical formulations within adhesives, sealants, paint removers, spot removers, shoe polishes, and lubricating/silicone solvents

Perchlorethylene Technical Grade

Perchlorethylene (commonly known as tetrachloroethene, tetrachloroethylene, or PCE/perc) is a non-flammable, colourless synthetic liquid with a mild, chloroform-like odor.

Key Characteristics & Chemical Properties

Formula: C₂Cl₄ (chlorocarbon)

Boiling Point: 121.1°C (250°F)

Density: 1.62 g/cm³ (denser than water)

Nature: Volatile, relatively stable, nonpolar organic solvent

Perchlorethylene Technical Grade

Main Uses

Dry Cleaning: Historically and currently used as a standard, high-performance solvent for dissolving oils, greases, and wax from fabrics.

Metal Degreasing: Used extensively in the automotive and metalworking industries to clean and degrease metal parts.

Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a chemical intermediate to produce hydrofluorocarbons and other fluorinated compounds.

Consumer Products: Found historically or in limited applications in items such as spot removers, glues, and wood cleaners

Safety & Health Effects

Exposure Routes: Inhalation of vapours or skin/eye contact.

Short-Term Effects: Can cause irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, and throat; high concentrations may lead to dizziness, central nervous system depression, unconsciousness, or worse.

Long-Term Effects: Chronic or occupational exposure has been associated with kidney, liver, and neurological damage, and the U.S. EPA classifies it as likely to be carcinogenic to humans.

Perchlorethylene Technical Grade