Trichloroethylene
- Trichloroethene
- Ethylene trichloride
- 1,1,2-Trichloroethene
- Acetylene trichloride
- Ethinyl trichloride
Trichloroethylene | |
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| Formula | Cl2C=CHCl |
| Structure | |
| Description | Clear, colorless liquid with an ethereal, sweet, chloroform-like odor. |
| Uses | Therap cat: anesthetic (inhalation)former use, therap cat (vet): anesthetic (inhalation). |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 79-01-6 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 201-167-4 |
| EC Index Number | 602-027-00-9 |
| EC Class | Carcinogenic Category 2; Mutagenic Category 3; Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness; Irritant; Dangerous for the Environment |
| EC Risk Phrase | R 45 36/38 52/53 67 68 |
| EC Safety Phrase | S 53 45 61 |
| RTECS | KX4550000 |
| RTECS class | Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant |
| UN (DOT) | 1710 |
| Merck | 12,9769 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1736782 |
| Beilstein Reference | 4-01-00-00712 |
| RCRA | U228 |
| EPA OPP | 81202 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-2081 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C2HCl3 |
| Formula mass | 131.79 |
| Melting point, °C | -73 |
| Boiling point, °C | 86.7 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 58 (20 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 4.53 |
| Saturation Concentration | 7.9% (20 C) |
| Evaporization number | 4.9 (n-butyl acetate = 1) |
| Critical temperature | 271 |
| Critical pressure | 49.50 |
| Density | 1.46 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Viscosity | 0.49 cp (40 C) |
| Surface tension | 29.1 g/s2 (20 C) |
| Refractive index | 1.47914 (20 C) |
| Dipole moment | 0.8 D (20 C) |
| Dielectric constant | 3.42 (16 C) |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | 2.61 |
| Heat of vaporization | 34.51 kJ/mol |
| Heat of combustion | -865 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| WHMIS | D1B D2A D2B |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. |
| Protection | Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respirators | Wear a supplied air, full-facepiece respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29CFR1910.134). This substance has poor warning properties. Where respirators are required, you must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the OSHA respirator standard. These include training, fit testing, medical approval, cleaning, maintenance, cartridge change schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for details. |
| Small spills/leaks | Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. |
| Stability | Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Will slowly decompose to hydrochloric acid when exposed to light and moisture. |
| Incompatibilities | Strong caustics and alkalis, strong oxidizers, chemically active metals, such as barium, lithium, sodium, magnesium, titanium and beryllium, liquid oxygen. |
| Decomposition | Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 32 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 410 | |||
| Upper exp. limit, % | 12.5 | |||
| Lower exp. limit, % | 7.9 | |||
| Fire fighting | Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |||
| Fire potential | Slightly flammable. Except at elevated temperatures. | |||
| Hazards | Air/vapor mixtures may explode when ignited. Container may explode in heat of fire. | |||
| Combustion products | Combustion by-products include phosgene and hydrogen chloride gases. Structural firefighters' clothing provides only limited protection to the combustion products of this material. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 2 | ||
| Flammability | 1 | |||
| Reactivity | 0 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 2 hours) NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A See Appendix C NIOSH IDLH: Potential occupational carcinogen 1000 ppm |
| Carcinogin | I-2A, N-2, CP65 |
| Poison_Class | 4 |
| Exposure effects | Chronic exposures may cause liver, kidney, central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system effects. Workers chronically exposed may exhibit central nervous system depression, intolerance to alcohol, and increased cardiac output. This material is linked to mutagenic effects in humans. This material is also a suspect carcinogen. |
| Ingestion | Cases irritation to gastrointestinal tract. May also cause effects similar to inhalation. May cause coughing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, pulmonary edema, unconsciousness. Kidney failure can result in severe cases. Estimated fatal dose is 3-5 ml/kg. |
| Inhalation | Vapors can irritate the respiratory tract. Causes depression of the central nervous system with symptoms of visual disturbances and mental confusion, incoordination, headache, nausea, euphoria, and dizziness. Inhalation of high concentrations could cause unconsciousness, heart effects, liver effects, kidney effects, and death. |
| Skin | Cause irritation, redness and pain. Can cause blistering. Continued skin contact has a defatting action and can produce rough, dry, red skin resulting in secondary infection. |
| Eyes | Vapors may cause severe irritation with redness and pain. Splashes may cause eye damage. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. |
| Inhalation | Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. |
| Skin | Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. |
| Eyes | Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1710 | |
| Response guide | 160 | |
| Hazard class | 6.1 | |
| Packing Group | III | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | TCL | |
| USCG Compatatibility Group | 36 Halogenated hydrocarbons | |
| HS Code | 2903 22 00 | |
| Std. Transport # | 4925181 | |
| IMO Chemical Code | 17 | |
| IMO Pollution Category | C | |
| IMO Hazard code | S/P | |