Description

PERC, also known as Perchloroethylene or Tetrachloroethylene, is a man-made chemical used mainly in dry cleaning, fabric spot removers, adhesives, metal degreasing and manufacturing. It is a non-flammable, colourless liquid at room temperature that easily evaporates into the air. PERC has an odour that many people associate with dry cleaning.

Tetrachloroethylene is also known as ethylene tetrachloride, PCE, perc, perchlor, perchlorethylene, perchloroethylene, perk, tetrachloroethene, tetrachlorethylene, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene.

Cleaning professionals know that this is one of the most effective spot cleaners available.

Additional information

Weight 16000 kg
(16000 Liter Full Tanker)

23 ton Chemical Properties
Chemical formula: C2Cl4
Molar mass: 165.82 g·mol−1
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: mild, chloroform-like[1]
Density: 1.622 g/cm3
Melting point: −19 °C (−2 °F; 254 K)
Boiling point: 121.1 °C (250.0 °F; 394.2 K)
Solubility in water: 0.15 g/L (25 °C)
Vapor pressure: 14 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -81.6·10−6 cm3/mol
Viscosity: 0.89 cP at 25 °C