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Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade
ACS Grade
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade
- Alliance Code
- trichloroethylene-tce-acs-grade
- Grade
- ACS Grade
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 79-01-6PubChem
- Formula
- C2HCl3PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 131.38PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (Trichloroethylene) | ≥99.5% | 99.9 % | GC-FID, corrected for water and stabilizer | Supplier specification |
| Titratable Acid | ≤0.0001meq/g | 0.00002 meq/g | titration | Supplier specification |
| Titrable base | 0.0003 meq/g maximum | 0.00005 meq/g | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Free halogens | To Pass Test | Passes test | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤1ppm | 0.2 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Residue after evaporation | 10 ppm maximum | 2 ppm | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Water (H2O) | 200 ppm maximum | 60 ppm | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Identification | Conforms to structure | Passes test | FTIR, comparison to reference spectrum | Interpreted |
| Substances darkened by sulfuric acid | To pass test | Passes test | Visual comparison after H2SO4 contact | Interpreted |
| residue | 0.001 % max | 0.0002 % | — | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade ACS Grade | — | — | current | current |
| Technical Grade | — | — | trichloroethylene-tce-technical-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid | Supplier specification |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 10 maximum | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Odor | Ethereal odor | Published reference |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 1.460 - 1.466 | Interpreted |
| Density | 1.46 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | 86.0 - 88.0 °C | Interpreted |
| Melting Point | -99 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | greater than 200 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | 60 mmHg at 68 °F ; 77 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Refractive Index (nD 20) | 1.4760 - 1.4780 | Interpreted |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN171049 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 6.1Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- TrichloroethyleneAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H315, H319, H336, H341, H350, H412ECHA CLP Annex VI
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P202, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P281, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501ECHA CLP Annex VI
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
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- Ca (carcinogen — minimize occupational exposure)NIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 1000 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 Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Solvent used for degreasing, cold cleaning, and specialized industrial applicationschemceed.com
- Degreaser for metal parts; also used in paint removers, adhesives, and the dry cleaning/textiles industrylaballey.com
- Laboratory solvent and cleaning reagent in research laboratorieslaballey.com
- Vapor degreasing, cold cleaning, metal cleaning, electronics, extraction solvent, and adhesives & cementschemceed.com
- Cleaning reagentlaballey.com
- Paint removerslaballey.com
- Adhesiveslaballey.com
- Dry cleaning and textile-industry applicationslaballey.com
- Research laboratorieslaballey.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Light sensitive; keep tightly closed in light-resistant containerssciencelab.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
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)
UN1710, Trichloroethylene, 6.1, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
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| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-18 | Canonical data re-verified: 3 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 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.