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Tetrachloroethylene

CAS 127-18-4 · C2Cl4

Hazard class

Warning — Health hazard, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

Health hazardEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventCleaning agentIntermediateProcessing aids, specific to petroleum productionRefrigerantsAdhesion/cohesion promoter

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca Methods Minimize workplace exposure concentrations.
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm (for 5 mins. in any 3-hr. period), with a maximum peak of 300 ppm
IDLH Ca [150 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

TETRACHLOROETHYLENE · Tetrachloroethene · 127-18-4 · Perchloroethylene · Tetrachlorethylene · Perc · Perchlorethylene · Ethene, tetrachloro-

Molecular weight

165.8 g/mol

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Health hazard · Environmental hazard

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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