- ▸ Dry cleaning: primary solvent for garment dry cleaning
- ▸ Metal degreasing: solvent for industrial metal cleaning
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: feedstock for fluorocarbon production
- ▸ Textile processing: solvent for textile finishing operations
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Perchloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4), also called tetrachloroethylene, is a chlorinated solvent supplied for industrial use. Established uses include dry cleaning of fabrics, metal degreasing, textile processing, and service as a chemical intermediate in fluorocarbon production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perchloroethylene used for?
Perchloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4) is a chlorinated solvent supplied for industrial use. Established uses include dry cleaning of fabrics, industrial metal degreasing, textile finishing operations, and service as a chemical intermediate (feedstock) in fluorocarbon production.
What is another name for perchloroethylene?
Perchloroethylene is also called tetrachloroethylene and is abbreviated PCE or PERC, with molecular formula C2Cl4 under CAS 127-18-4. It is the same compound regardless of which of these names a specification or label uses.
What is the chemical formula of perchloroethylene?
The molecular formula is C2Cl4 (tetrachloroethylene), CAS 127-18-4. It is a fully chlorinated two-carbon solvent supplied for degreasing, dry cleaning, and intermediate use.
How is bulk perchloroethylene shipped?
Perchloroethylene carries HS code 2903.23 and ships under UN 1897 (PERCHLOROETHYLENE) per the applicable DOT/transport requirements for that classification. Contact RawSource for available bulk packaging (drums/totes/bulk) and the SDS to confirm compliant shipping to your location.
What is the cost of bulk perchloroethylene?
Pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging. Request a bulk quote with your required quantity and packaging rather than a single list price, and we will return current pricing along with the SDS and CoA.