Description
PERC, also known as Perchloroethylene or Tetrachloroethylene, is a man-made chemical used mainly in dry cleaning, fabric spot removers, adhesives, metal degreasing and manufacturing. It is a non-flammable, colourless liquid at room temperature that easily evaporates into the air. PERC has an odour that many people associate with dry cleaning.
Tetrachloroethylene is also known as ethylene tetrachloride, PCE, perc, perchlor, perchlorethylene, perchloroethylene, perk, tetrachloroethene, tetrachlorethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene.
Cleaning professionals know that this is one of the most effective spot cleaners available.
Chemical Properties
Chemical formula: C2Cl4
Molar mass: 165.82 g·mol−1
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: mild, chloroform-like[1]
Density: 1.622 g/cm3
Melting point: −19 °C (−2 °F; 254 K)
Boiling point: 121.1 °C (250.0 °F; 394.2 K)
Solubility in water: 0.15 g/L (25 °C)
Vapor pressure: 14 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -81.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Viscosity: 0.89 cP at 25 °C
Ordering details
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Follow the current product label and Safety Data Sheet for dosing, handling and suitability for your cleaning process.