Industrial chemicals · Taylor, TXTechnical Data Sheet
Perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC)
1. Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC)
- Alliance Code
- perchloroethylene-pce-perc
- Grade
- —
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 127-18-4PubChem
- Formula
- C2Cl4PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 165.8PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
- Form
- LiquidProduct record
- Odor
- Ether-like odorProduct record
- Density
- 1.63 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sinkProduct record
- Boiling Point
- 250 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)Product record
- Melting Point
- -2 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
- Flash Point
- No flash point in conventional closed tester.Product record
- Vapor Pressure
- 14 mmHg at 68 °F ; 15.8 mmHg at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
- Solubility (water)
- less than 0.1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN1897Adjudicated
- Hazard Class
- 6.1Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- TETRACHLOROETHYLENEAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- WarningAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H315, H317, H319, H336, H351, H411Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P202, P273, P280, P281, P308+P313, P391, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 100 ppm TWA / 200 ppm acceptable ceiling / 300 ppm 5-min peakOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —unknown
- NIOSH REL
- Ca (carcinogen — minimize occupational exposure)NIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 150 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC). Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Perchloroethylene (PCE, PERC) application guidance is available on request. Contact Alliance Chemical Technical Services for grade-specific use recommendations.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in original sealed containers. Refer to product SDS for material-specific guidance.
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from date of manufacture in sealed, original packaging
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1897, TETRACHLOROETHYLENE, 6.1, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President (Vice President, Alliance Chemical · CAGE Code 1LT50 · DOT Hazmat Registrant #2188383).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.