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Performance Properties

GenTech
PERC
Boiling Point
160°F
250°F
Flash Point
None
None
Evaporation Rate (n Butyl Acetate = 1)
4.5
2.1
Azeotropic Composition
Yes
Yes
Inhibited Against Metal Corrosion
Yes
Yes
Inhibited Against Hydrolysis
Yes
Yes
Kauri Butanol Value
129
90

Regulatory Profile

GenTech
PERC
Hazardous Air Pollutant
No
Yes
NESHAP Regulated
Not Regulated
Yes
Cancer Classification:
  • ACGIH
None
A3-Animal Carcinogen
  • IARC
Not Listed
2A- Probably carcinogenic to humans
  • National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Not Listed
Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
Not Applicable
100 lbs.
Department of Transportation
Not regulated
Hazard Classification 6.1
(Packing Group III)
RCRA Hazard Waste Number
Not applicable
U 210
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
Yes
No

Technical Physical Properties

GenTech
PERC
Specific Gravity, 25/25°C
1.33
1.62
Pounds Per Gallon @ 77°F
10.99
13.47
Specific Heat, 25°C, cal/g
0.27
0.21
Latent Heat, cal/g
58.5
50.1
Viscosity, 25°C, cps
0.49
0.75
Vapor Pressure, 25°C (mm Hg)
139
18.2
Vapor Density (Air =1)
4.3
5.76
Water Solubility (g/100 ml)
0.25
0.015
Flammability Limits LEL/UEL
3% to 9.0%
13% to 23%