Perchlorethylene is an organic compound that is stable at temperatures up to 500 ° C in the absence of a catalyst, moisture and oxygen, but slowly decomposes on contact with water to form trichloroacetic and hydrochloric acids. Non-flammable.
Belongs to the group of chlorine solvents. It is a colorless liquid, almost insoluble in water. A characteristic smell appears in the air.
Synonyms and international names
PCE, tetrachlorethylene
English. spelling: Tetrachloroethene, Perchloroethylene (PCE)
Application
as an inert solvent capable of dissolving many organic substances.
As such, it finds application in the processes of dry cleaning of linen (dry cleaning);
for degreasing metal and other surfaces in mechanical engineering and instrument making;
when processing photopolymer printed circuit boards - when producing needles for disposable syringes;
is a part of paint washes;
as an intermediate in the production of azone-saving freons;
as an intermediate in the preparation of trichloroacetic acid;
in the textile and woodworking industry.