Perchloroethylene decomposes upon heating and exposure to uv light to give phosgene and hcl. Chemical processing perchloroethylene serves as a carrier solvent for fabric finishes, rubber, and silicones. Dry cleaning perchloroethylene solvent products by adco. Tetrachloroethylene page 2 of 4 general information public health questions what is tetrachloroethylene. Inhalation of perchloroethylene may cause respiratory irritation and may affect the central nervous system. Perchloroethylene also called pce is a colorless, nonflammable manmade liquid. Density table temperature density temperature density temperature density o f lbsgallono of lbsgallon 1 14. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Vapors are heavier than air, can collect in low lying areas and cause asphyxiation. More than 80% of the pce produced is used in the dry cleaning industry. Perchloroethylene please ensure that this msds is given to, and explained to people using this product. Epa preliminary information on manufacturing, processing, distribution, use, and disposal.
There is no antidote for perchloroethylene poisoning. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attend. It is safe to use on most textiles, fibres and dyes without causing. Page 4 of 6 safety data sheetperchloroethylene exposure limits. Perchloroethylene end use applications isomerization grade. Wesstel 150 ppm, 1005 mgm3, a3 carcinogen section 9.
Perchloroethylene is a basic raw material in the manufacture of. Perchlorethylene definition of perchlorethylene by the. What is perchloroethylene tetrachloroethylene or pce. The maximum 24hour residential indoor concentration measured in this study was 7. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas. Page 1 of 7 msds perchloroethylene pon pure chemical. In animals, tetrachloroethylene has been shown to cause cancers of the liver, kidney, and blood system. Preliminary information on manufacturing, processing.
Executive summary this document has been prepared by the occupational safety and health administration osha to help dry cleaning establishments reduce employee exposures to. The butyl cellosolve in simple green is part of a chemical category glycol ethers regulated by the emergency planning and community righttoknow act sara, title iii, section 3. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 294k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Immediately dangerous to life or health idlh value profile. Material safety data sheet perchloroethylene section i product identification chemtrec 24hr emergency telephone 18004249300 manufacturers address. Please ensure that this msds is given to, and explained to people using this product. The department of health and human services dhhs considers tetrachloroethylene to be reasonably anticipated.
Return to the risk evaluation page for perchloroethylene. A meta description is an html tag in the html code of your website, which allows you to customize a section of text that describes the page itself. Perchloroethylene scope document and supplemental files. Dry cleaners who handle, use and dispose of perchloroethylene properly are helping to protect the health and safety of employees, the public and the environment. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave n. Pce a colorless, nonflammable chlorocarbon, c2cl4, used in drycleaning solutions and as an industrial solvent. Tetrachloroethylene perchloroethylene cancer apr 01, 1988 canadian regulations.
Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Synonyms perchloroethylene recommended use laboratory chemicals. Economy line is a heavyduty detergent with added brighteners for brighter colors and whiter whites. Material safety data sheet for perchloroethylene perc. Perchloroethylene concentrations in california can range from 0. Scope document and supplmental files for perchloroethylene. Catecholamine administration after exposure to this compound may pose enhanced risk of cardiac arrhythmia. For use in perchloroethylene or hydrocarbon systems. Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene, and many other names and abbreviations such as perc or perc, and pce, is a chlorocarbon with the. Perchloroethylene perc has long been recognized as an effective dry cleaning solvent and today it is by far the most commonly used solvent in dry cleaning shops. Perc is used as a chloriding agent that provides a source of the chloride ion cl. Perchloroethylene is classified by swa as a class 3 carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans. Perchloroethylene is the predominant solvent used in the dry cleaning industry because it is nonflammable, stable but highly volatile.
It plays a role in how your page is seen by search engine. Perchloroethylene also known as ethene, 1,1,2,2tetrachloro, tetrachloroethylene and pce is a volatile organic compound voc that is used as a solvent in a wide range of industrial, commercial and. Treatment consists of support of respiratory and cardiovascular. It plays a role in how your page is seen by search engine crawlers, and how it appears in serps. Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene, and many other names and abbreviations such as perc or perc, and pce, is a chlorocarbon with the formula cl 2 cccl 2. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet emergency telephone. Reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene perc in dry.
Tetrachloroethylene is mainly used as a solvent for dry cleaning. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use. Perchloroethylene definition of perchloroethylene by the. Reacts violently with finely dispersed light metals aluminum and zinc. Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet emergency telephone number for information us call. In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and. Eye contact rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Perchloroethylene port gc in exhaled breath and air no. Read the product manufacturers material safety data. It is a colorless liquid widely used for dry cleaning of fabrics, hence it is sometimes called drycleaning fluid. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Perchlorethylene synonyms, perchlorethylene pronunciation, perchlorethylene translation, english dictionary definition of perchlorethylene. Perchloroethylene also known as ethene, 1,1,2,2tetrachloro, tetrachloroethylene and pce is a volatile organic compound voc that is used as a solvent in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer applications. However, as a volatile organic solvent, perc may pose serious health hazards if exposure is not properly controlled. February 2017 office of chemical safety and pollution prevention u. Risk evaluation for perchloroethylene assessing and.
Tetrachloroethylene perchloroethylene 127184 hazard summary tetrachloroethylene is widely used for drycleaning fabrics and metal degreasing operations. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. Perchloroethylene is a basic raw material in the manufacture of hydrofluorocarbons hfc 4a and 125, alternatives to chlorofluorocarbon cfc and hydrochlorofluorocarbon hcfc refrigerants. Reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene perc in. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Perchloroethylene definition is a colorless nonflammable toxic liquid c2cl4 used often as a solvent in dry cleaning and for removal of grease from metals. Firstaid measures general advice show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Effects resulting from acute short term highlevel inhalation exposure of humans to tetrachloroethylene include irritation of the upper. Safety data sheet perchloroethylene all grades version 1. Mixtures with finely divided barium or lithium metal can detonate asesb pot. The general requirements for chlorinated solvents in isomerization and regeneration applications are. Scope of the risk evaluation for perchloroethylene ethene, 1,1,2,2tetrachloro pdf 77 pp, 961 k. Perchloroethylene may be aspirated into lungs during ingestion andor subsequent vomiting.
Other names for tetrachloroethylene include perchloroethylene, pce, perc, tetrachloroethene, and perchlor. June 24, 2008 the dow chemical company page 3 of 7 fluorinated compounds. Nioshtic2 search results on tetrachloroethylenenioshtic2 is a searchable database of worker safety and health publications, documents, grant reports, and journal articles supported in whole or in part by niosh immediately dangerous to life or health idlh value profile. Odor is an adequate warning for high dose acute exposures, but might not be adequate for prolonged exposure due to olfactory fatigue. Scope of the risk evaluation for perchloroethylene ethene, 1,1,2,2tetrachloro pdf.
Most people can smell perchloroethylene at levels of 550 ppm osha pel is 100 ppm. Epa4502890 august 1989 locating and estimating air emissions from sources of perchloroethylene and. The primary use for perchloroethylene is to produce fluorinated compounds, such as hydrofluorocarbons hfcs and. Perchloroethylene is a clear, almost colourless liquid which is not soluble in water. It is safe to use on most textiles, fibres and dyes without causing damage to the garment. Specific treatment see section 4 of the safety data sheet andor the first aid information on the product label. U210 x indicates that this is a second name for an epcra section 3 chemical already included on this. Perchloroethylene understanding perchloroethylene this handbook is designed to provide guidance in the safe handling and use of perchloroethylene in a dry cleaning operation. Alternatives to perchloroethylene in professional garment cleaning. It is also used for metal degreasing and cleaning and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of refrigerants. Tetrachloroethylene is a nonflammable colorless liquid. Perchlorethylene definition of perchlorethylene by the free.
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