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Perchloroethylene

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Chemical Product

Perchloroethylene

    Synonyms:
    Tetrachloroethylene, PCE
    Molecular Formula:
    C2Cl4
    Cas Number:
    127-18-4
    Molecular Weight:
    165.83 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. It is widely used as a solvent in dry cleaning, degreasing, and chemical processing. PCE has excellent solvency power, making it effective for removing grease, oils, and dirt from various materials.
    Applications:
    - Dry Cleaning Industry: Used as the primary solvent in dry cleaning operations. - Metal Degreasing: Removes grease and contaminants from metal parts. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of fluorinated compounds. - Textile Industry: Employed in fabric processing and dyeing. - Electronics Industry: Used for cleaning circuit boards and precision components.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Odor Sweet, ether-like odor
Molecular Formula C2Cl4
Molecular Weight 165.83 g/mol
Boiling Point 121 °C
Density 1.62 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point Non-flammable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless, non-flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. It is widely used as a solvent in dry cleaning, degreasing, and chemical processing. PCE has excellent solvency power, making it effective for removing grease, oils, and dirt from various materials.
- Dry Cleaning Industry: Used as the primary solvent in dry cleaning operations. - Metal Degreasing: Removes grease and contaminants from metal parts. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of fluorinated compounds. - Textile Industry: Employed in fabric processing and dyeing. - Electronics Industry: Used for cleaning circuit boards and precision components.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Odor Sweet, ether-like odor
Molecular Formula C2Cl4
Molecular Weight 165.83 g/mol
Boiling Point 121 °C
Density 1.62 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point Non-flammable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions