Product Description

Product1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE
CAS71-55-6
FormulaC2H3Cl3
Synonym1,1,1-Trichloorethaan, Chlorotene, Chloroform, methyl-, NCI-C04626, Trichloromethylmethane, Three One S, ICI-CF 2, Trichloro-1,1,1-ethane, Aerothene TT, MCF Methylchloroform, Cleanite, Three One A, UN 2831, 1,1,1-Trichloraethan, Chlorothene SM, Ethana, Rcra waste number U226, Solvent 111, F 140a, 1,1,1-Trichlorethane, TCE, Trichloroethane (INCI) a-Trichloroethane, a-Trichloroethane, a-T, HCC 140a, Tri-ethane, Solvethane, Chlorten, Chlorothene VG, Chlorothane NU, Chloroethene, METHYLCHLOROFORM, Distillex DS1, Chloroethene NU, Chloroetene, methyltrichloromethane, CF 2, Chlorothene, Inhibisol, Ethana NU, Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-, Chlorothene NU, 'CHLOROTHENE', 1,1,1-TCE, 1,1,1-Tricloroetano, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, Tafclean, Genklene LB, CH3CCl3, Trichloroethane, 1,1,1-Trichlorethan

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight133.40
EINECS200-756-3
Density1.336 g/mL at 20 °C
Merck13,9710
Melting Point-35 °C
Refractive Index1.4366
Vapor Pressure100 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Vapor Density4.6
Storage Temperature0-6°C
Flash Point11 °C
Water solubility1.4 g/L (20 ยบc)
Boiling Point74-76 °C
Notes1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE uses and applications include: Solvent for cleaning precision instruments, vapor degreasing of metals, cold-cleaning, dip cleaning, plastic molds, elec. equip., motors, electronic components, dry-cleaning, resins, oils, waxes, adhesives, insecticides, pesticides, textile processing, cutting fluids, surf. coatings, printing inks, shoe polishes, spot cleaners, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; extraction solvent; diluent for paints; chem. intermediate for prod. of vinylidene chloride; catalyst for PU foams; printed circuit board fabrication; motion picture film cleaning; in stain repellents for upholstery fabrics; for on-site cleaning of printing presses, food pkg. machinery, molds; carrier, vapor pressure depressant for aerosols; as aerosol propellant; reagent; in food-pkg. adhesives; crosslinking agent in food-contact polysulfide polymerpolyepoxy resins Use Level 1500 ppm (pharmaceuticals) Suggested storage of 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated, clearly identified area, out of direct sunlight, away from heatignition sources
ClassToxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals, Solvent
FunctionCatalyst, Resins, Propellant
IndustryCosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Cleaners, Organics, Epoxy Resins
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