Trichloroethylene - 79-01-6

Key Functions: Industrial / Manufacturing, Solvents & Cleaning

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chlorinated solvent used mainly in metal cleaning. Common uses include vapor degreasing, and cold cleaning by dipping or wiping. Trichloroethylene is also used as an ingredient in adhesives, electrical equipment cleaners, and paint strippers, used mostly for industrial purposes (NICNAS 2000). Degreasing operations occur in many industries, including furniture and fixtures, fabricated metal products, electric and electronic equipment, transport equipment and miscellaneous manufacturing industries. TCE is also used in plastics, appliances, jewelry, automobile, plumbing fixtures, textiles, paper, glass and printing industries (IARC 1995).

Chemical Synonyms Trichloroethylene, TCE, Ethene, trichloro-, Ethylene trichloride; Ethylene, trichloro-; Trichloride, Ethinyl; Trichloroethene; 1,1,2-Trichloroethene; 1,1-Dichloro-2-chloroethylene; 1,2,2-Trichloroethylene; 1-Chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene; Trilene, Triklone®

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