Tetrachloroethylene Perchloroethylene

▎Physical Properties

Colorless liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor.
Boiling point: 121.1°C (249.9°F); Melting point: -22.3°C (-8.1°F).
Insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents, including alcohols and acetone.
Density: 1.622 g/cm³ at 25°C.

▎Chemical Properties

Tetrachloroethylene is chemically stable but can undergo reactions with strong oxidizers.
It is a non-flammable liquid at room temperature.
It is a solvent for fats, oils, resins, and many other organic compounds.

▎Common Uses

Dry Cleaning: Tetrachloroethylene is widely used as a solvent in dry cleaning, where it helps remove oils, greases, and stains from fabrics.

Degreasing: It is used in the automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace industries for cleaning and degreasing metal parts.

Chemical Synthesis: It is used as a solvent in chemical processes and the production of other chemicals like hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants.

Paints and Coatings: It serves as a solvent in the formulation of paints, coatings, and varnishes.

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