1.00964

Tetrachloroethylene

EMPLURA^®

• Synonym(s): Tetrachloroethylene, Ethylene tetrachloride, Perchloroethylene, PCE
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂Cl₄
• CAS Number: 127-18-4
• Molecular Weight: 165.83
• MDL number: MFCD00000834
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 204-825-9
• NACRES: NA.05
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• Bp: 121 °C/1013 hPa
• Vapor pressure: 19 hPa ( 20 °C)

Properties

• vapor pressure: 19 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: EMPLURA^®
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: liquid
• potency: 2629 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• dilution: (low-cost alternative, for basic applications)
• impurities: ≤0.001% Free acid (as HCl); ≤0.005% Water
• evapn. residue: ≤0.001%
• bp: 121 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -22 °C
• solubility: 0.16 g/L
• density: 1.62 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: ClC(=C(Cl)Cl)Cl
• InChI: 1S/C2Cl4/c3-1(4)2(5)6
• InChI key: CYTYCFOTNPOANT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

EMPLURA^® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

Application

• Certified reference samples of tetrachloromethane, tetrachloroethylene, and chlorophenol solutions.: This study presents certified reference samples for tetrachloromethane, tetrachloroethylene, and chlorophenol solutions, crucial for standardizing measurements in analytical chemistry (Piterskikh et al., 2000).


• Continuous Determination of High-Vapor-Phase Concentrations of Tetrachloroethylene Using On-Line Mass Spectrometry.: This research focuses on the continuous monitoring of high vapor-phase concentrations of tetrachloroethylene using on-line mass spectrometry, improving real-time detection capabilities (Fine et al., 2008).


• An Analytical Solution of Tetrachloroethylene Transport and Biodegradation.: The paper provides an analytical solution for the transport and biodegradation of tetrachloroethylene in porous media, essential for environmental remediation strategies (Sun et al., 2004).


• Thermal decomposition of tetrachloroethylene with excess hydrogen.: This study examines the thermal decomposition of tetrachloroethylene in the presence of excess hydrogen, contributing to understanding its breakdown products and potential applications in chemical engineering (Won, 2009).


• A Practical Synthesis of Tetrachloroethylene Oxide.: This article discusses a practical synthesis method for tetrachloroethylene oxide, an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and industrial applications (Campbell & Vogl, 1977).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Free acid (as HCl): ≤ 0.001 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.621 - 1.623
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.005 %

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H317 - H319 - H336 - H351 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): No data available
• Flash Point(C): No data available