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What is another name for perchloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4)?

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What is perchlorethylene CAS 127-18-4?

Perchloroethylene (also known as tetrachloroethene) is a chlorocarbon with the molecular formula of C2Cl4. It is a colourless liquid with a sweet odour that is most commonly used as a dry cleaning product of fabrics. This product is a non-flammable liquid, having no measurable flashpoint or flammable limits in air. It is miscible with most organic solvents but only slightly miscible in water.

 

What is another name for perchloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4)?

The most common other names are:

  • Tetrachloroethylene (the systematic IUPAC name).
  • PERC or PCE (common abbreviations).
  • Tetrachloroethene.

 

Tetrachloroethylene Perchloroethylene CAS 127-18-4

 

What industries use perchlorethylene?

  • Chlorination during chemical manufacturing
  • Dry cleaning
  • Wood furniture manufacturing
  • Plastic manufacturing
  • Automotive manufacture and repair
  • Electronic equipment degreasing
  • Cold and vapor degreasing (large-scale degreasing techniques)
  • Petrochemical manufacturing
  • Agricultural product manufacturing

 

 

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