Perchloroethylene
CAS# 127-18-4
Property
- Color
- Purity
- Moisture
- Appearance
Unit
- APHA
- %
- %
Specification
- 15 Maximum
- 99.0 Minimum
- 0.005 Maximum
- Clear
Application
Perchloroethylene (Perc) is a volatile, highly stable, and nonflammable solvent widely recognized for its role in dry cleaning and industrial cleaning applications. Beyond textiles, it is extensively used as a degreaser for metal parts in the automotive and metalworking industries and serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of several fluorinated compounds. Technical grade perchloroethylene functions as a carrier solvent for fabric finishes, rubber, silicones, and adhesives, as well as a component in paint removers, printing inks, and extraction processes. Its versatility extends to aerospace and other industries, where it is included in chemical masking formulations to protect surfaces during etching, and in textiles as a spotting agent for removing spinning oils and lubricants. Additional uses include wool scouring, dye and water repellent applications, and serving as an insulating fluid in transformers as a PCB substitute. Perc is also formulated into specialty aerosols and paper coatings, with automotive brake cleaning products benefiting from its high effectiveness, nonflammability, and suitability for cold metal cleaning. Its low vapor pressure not only enhances performance but also helps reduce emissions when used under regulatory guidelines.
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Tetrachloroethylene, Perchloroethene, Perc, PCE, C2Cl4, Perchlor
Molecular Formula
C2Cl4
Market Segment
Textiles, Automotive, Inks & Coatings, Dry Cleaning
Product Uses
Dry Cleaning Solvent, Solvents