Perchloroethylene (PCE)
Chlorinated solvent for dry cleaning, metal cleaning and degreasing and textiles and dyeing.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
Overview
- Chlorinated solvent
- CAS 127-18-4
- Purity ≥ 99.9 %
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a chlorinated solvent (CAS 127-18-4 · C₂Cl₄). Main applications: dry cleaning, metal cleaning and degreasing and textiles and dyeing.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Perchloroethylene (PCE)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.9 % |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 15 |
| Water content | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Density | 1.620–1.628 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
| pH | 7.5–9 |
| Alkalinity (NaOH) | ≤ 0.003 % |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Stability (copper corrosion) | ≤ 0.5 mg/cm² |
Specifications
| Product type | Chlorinated solvent |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 127-18-4 |
| Molecular formula | C₂Cl₄ |
| Molecular weight | 165.83 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Tetrachloroethylene, tetrachloroethene |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
