Tetrachloroethylene- Hs code 29032300
Tetrachloroethylene is a chlorinated organic solvent widely used in dry cleaning, metal cleaning, textile processing, and industrial applications. It provides excellent degreasing and cleaning efficiency. Its chemical stability, strong solvency, and reliable performance make it suitable for various commercial and industrial applications.
IUPAC ID: Tetrachloroethene
Boiling point: 121.1 °C
Density: 1.62 g/cm³
Molar mass: 165.83 g/mol
Soluble in: Water
Uses of Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene is used primarily as a cleaning solvent and as a chemical
precursor for fluorocarbons.
It is an anthelmintic used chiefly in the treatment of hookworm infestation.
Used in transformers, paint removers, inks, adhesive formulations, paper coatings and leather treatments as an insulating fluid and cooling gas in aerosol formulations.
Used commercially important chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent and chemical intermediate in the production of chlorofluorocarbons