Trichloroethylene-Technical glossary-Bodycote Plc

Trichloroethylene

A liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CHCl:CCl2.

Trichloroethylene (often shortened to trike) was the most widely-used degreasing solvent but has recently been classified as a carcinogen. It is now being replaced by other, less harmful solvents or completely different cleaning systems. Insoluble in water and non-inflammable.

Properties:

Melting point

-85°C

Boiling point

87°C

Relative density

1.46 (Water = 1)

Vapour density

4.5 (Air = 1)

Trichloroethylene

A liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CHCl:CCl2.

Properties:

Melting point

-85°C

Boiling point

87°C

Relative density

1.46 (Water = 1)

Vapour density

4.5 (Air = 1)

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