Trichloroethylene
CAS 79-01-6
EC 201-167-4
Formula C2HCl3
MW 131.39 g/mol
Monomers & Building Blocks Plastics & PolymersPrinting & Packaging Polymerization InitiationSolvent & Carrier
Description
Trichloroethylene (CAS 79-01-6), also known as TRI, Trilene, Triclene, and Algylen, is a chlorinated solvent with no assigned E-code. It is a nonflammable, noncorrosive liquid carrying EC number 201-167-4 and molecular formula C2HCl3, supplied under HS code 29032200.
In plastics and polymers manufacturing, trichloroethylene serves as a monomer and polymerization initiator, contributing to the formation of polymer chains under controlled reaction conditions. In printing and packaging, it functions as a solvent and carrier, dissolving colorants and resins to achieve consistent ink formulations and coating applications.
Trichloroethylene is available in industrial-grade liquid form, typically supplied in drums or bulk quantities. It falls under REACH regulation and requires compliance with applicable authorization requirements under Annex XIV. Procurement teams should confirm current REACH authorization status and supplier SDS documentation before ordering.
In plastics and polymers manufacturing, trichloroethylene serves as a monomer and polymerization initiator, contributing to the formation of polymer chains under controlled reaction conditions. In printing and packaging, it functions as a solvent and carrier, dissolving colorants and resins to achieve consistent ink formulations and coating applications.
Trichloroethylene is available in industrial-grade liquid form, typically supplied in drums or bulk quantities. It falls under REACH regulation and requires compliance with applicable authorization requirements under Annex XIV. Procurement teams should confirm current REACH authorization status and supplier SDS documentation before ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -84.7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 87.2 °C |
| Density | 1.4642 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 90°C |
| Appearance | Trichloroethylene, a colorless (often dyed blue), nonflammable, noncorrosive liquid that has the “sweet” odor characteristic of some chlorinated hydrocarbons. The Odor Threshold is 25-50 ppm. |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Chloroform-like; ethereal. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble. 0.11 g/100 mL |
| Vapor Pressure | 61 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.476(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.53 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H305H315H317H319H332H335H336H341H350H360H361H370H372H401H402H412
P
P203P260P261P264P270P271P272P273P280P317P318P319P321P331P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29032200 |
| UN Number | 1710 |
| ADR Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
1,1,2-trichloroethenetrilenetriclenetrichlorTrichloroetheneTCETRIAlgylen
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