Trichloroethylene (CAS 79-01-6) – Powerful Industrial Solvent

🧪 CAS Number: 79-01-6

🌟 Product Description

Trichloroethylene is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odor. It is widely used in metal degreasing, cleaning, and solvent applications. Its high solvency power makes it effective in dissolving heavy oils and contaminants.

🏭 Applications

⚙️ Metal cleaning and degreasing

🧪 Solvent applications

🎨 Paints and coatings industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Sweet, chloroform-like

Formula: C2HCl3

Molecular Weight: 131.39 g/mol

Boiling Point: ~87 °C

Density (20 °C): ~1.46 g/cm³

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in tightly closed containers in cool, ventilated areas. Harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin, use appropriate PPE.

🔑 Keywords

trichloroethylene, CAS 79-01-6, solvent, degreasing, industrial cleaning

📛 Other Names

TCE, Trichloroethene