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Comparison to Trichloroethylene TCE



Performance Properties

GenTech
TCE
Boiling Point
160°F
189°F
Flash Point
None
None
Evaporation Rate (n Butyl Acetate = 1)
4.5
4.5
Azeotropic Composition
Yes
Yes
Inhibited Against Metal Corrosion
Yes
Yes
Inhibited Against Hydrolysis
Yes
Yes
Kauri Butanol Value
129
129

Regulatory Profile

GenTech
TCE
Hazardous Air Pollutant
No
Yes
NESHAP Regulated
Not Regulated
Yes
Cancer Classification:
ACGIH
None
A5
IARC
Not Listed
2A
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
Not Applicable
100 lbs.
Department of Transportation
Not regulated
Hazard Classification 6.1
RCRA Hazard Waste Number
Not applicable
U 228
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
Yes
Yes

Technical Physical Properties

GenTech
TCE
Specific Gravity, 25/25°C
1.31
1.46
Pounds Per Gallon @ 77°F
10.99
12.11
Specific Heat, 25°C, cal/g
0.27
0.23
Latent Heat, cal/g
58.5
56.4
Viscosity, 25°C, cps
0.49
0.54
Vapor Pressure, 25°C (mm Hg)
139
74.3
Vapor Density (Air =1)
4.3
4.53
Water Solubility (g/100 ml)
0.25
0.10
Flammability Limits LEL/UEL
3% to 9.0%
8% to 11%
Hansen Parameters: Non-Polar / Polar
17.9 / 5.8
18.7 / 9.28