Known to the state of california to cause the following. Therefore, not everyone who is exposed to trichloroethylene tce, tetrachloroethylene pce, benzene, or vinyl. Perchloroethylene pce is a chemical that has been used as a degreaser and as a dry cleaning agent. Shaliplast pce 400 high performance polycarboxylated ether based superplasticiser material safety data sheet identification of the substance preparation and of the company undertaking trade name shaliplast pce 400 intended use concrete admixture company name stp limited 707 chiranjiv tower 43 nehru place, new delhi 110 019, india. In humans, pce causes toxic effects in the liver, kidney, and central nervous system.
Perc, one of the first 10 chemicals, is a chemical used in dry cleaning, degreasers, paints, and a range of other products. Specifically, it is a widely used solvent, especially in dry cleaning activities. Page 6 of 7 msds t perchloroethylene reprocessed or incinerated or must be treated in a permitted hazardous waste management facility. Perchloroethylene pce in dry cleaning establishments. Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene, and many other names and abbreviations such as perc or perc, and pce, is a chlorocarbon with the formula cl 2 cccl 2.
Read this msds before use or disposal of this product. Chemical product and company identification product name. Perchloroethylene definition is a colorless nonflammable toxic liquid c2cl4 used often as a solvent in dry cleaning and for removal of grease from metals. It is a ground water contaminant which has adverse. A significant drop in pce concentrations was apparent 20 days following the regenox application graph 1. Contact our ccs team for more information regarding this product or additional products, please fill out our quick contact form. Reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene perc in dry. Shaliplast pce 400 high performance polycarboxylated ether based superplasticiser.
Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. A pce reduction of 84% and 61% was observed in wells mw1 and mw2, respectively. Tetrachloroethylene perchloroethylene cancer apr 01, 1988 canadian regulations. The format of the msds complies with commission directive 200158ec as amended. The major route of absorption of perchloroethylene pce is through the lung. This fact sheet answers questions about a chemical called. A meta description is an html tag in the html code of your website, which allows you to customize a section of text that describes the page itself. Material safety data sheet section i chemical product. Hazards identification classification this chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910.
It is primarily used for dry cleaning fabrics and degreasing metals. Perchloroethylene perc has long been recognized as an effective dry cleaning solvent and today it is by far the most commonly used solvent in dry cleaning shops. The effects of exposure to any chemical depend on what your personal traits and habits are. As a result of their physical and chemical properties, oxychems chlorinated organics have a wide range of applications as industrial solvents. May 31, 2017 perchloroethylene is a colorless liquid that is also called tetrachloroethylene, perc, or pce. Specific treatment see section 4 of the safety data sheet andor the first aid. Factories dry cleaning brownfield birth defects cancer learning and developmental disabilities reproductive health. Dallasbased occidental chemical corporation is a leading north american manufacturer of basic chemicals, vinyls. Description of first aid measures general in all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek.
The following resource was developed for the state coalition for remediation of drycleaners scrd using material safety data sheets. The main sources of information for this fact sheet are epas. For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius. Search results for perchloroethylene at sigmaaldrich. Perchloroethylene pce in dry cleaning establishments abstract. Material safety data sheet trichloroethylene msds section 1. Noxcrete pce safety data sheet according to regulation 29 cfr 1910. Although production of the chemical is decreasing, its persistence in the environment makes it. Page 1of 3 material safety data sheet perchloroethylene section i product identification chemtrec 24hr emergency telephone 18004249300 manufacturers address. How perchloroethylene gets into the environment spills or leaks. This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 osha hazard communication standard.
What is perchloroethylene tetrachloroethylene or pce. Material safety data sheet msds perchloroethylene 1. Tetrachloroethylene is a nonflammable colorless liquid with a sharp sweet odor. Groundwater information sheet tetrachloroethylene pce. Pass alo ng the information to employees and any other persons who could be exposed to the product to be sure that they are aware of the information before use or other exposure. Preliminary information on manufacturing, processing. Constituent of concern tetrachloroethylene pce aliases tetrachloroethene, perchloroethylene, carbon dichloride, perchlor, antisol 1, ankilostin chemical formula c 2 cl 4 cas no. Pce is a manufactured chemical used mostly as a cleaning agent. Anthracene is a white to yellow solid with a weak aromatic odor. Description international chemical safety cards niosh. It is also a volatile organic compound, which means it can turn into a gas.
Safety data sheet perchloroethylene all grades version 1. Perchloroethylene all grades product use descri ption. Atsdr assessment of the evidence for the drinking water. Wear protective gear such as chemical protective clothing, gloves and eye protection as outlined by the products material safety data sheet msds. Although production of the chemical is decreasing, its persistence in the environment makes it a significant groundwater and air pollutant.
It is also a volatile organic compound, which means it can turn into. Perchloroethylene definition of perchloroethylene by. Tetrachloroethylene perchloroethylene, pce, is a chlorinated ethylene compound commonly used as a dry cleaning and degreasing solvent. It plays a role in how your page is seen by search engine crawlers, and how it appears in serps. Your employer must have an msds for any workplace product that contains a hazardous substance. Pon pure chemicals group chennai, tamilnadu, india 24 hour health emergency 91 8939878447 91.
Perchloroethylene pce is a chlorinated solvent used mainly in the dry cleaning industry in the united states. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Canadian association of chemical distributors 1 safety data sheet 1. It plays a role in how your page is seen by search engine. Tetrachloroethylene, also known under the systematic name tetrachloroethene, or perchloroethylene, and many other names and abbreviations such as perc or perc, and pce, is a chlorocarbon with the. Care must be taken when using or disposing of chemical. Other names for pce include perc, perchlor and tetrachloroethene. It shows ir transparency as it has no ch bonds making it an. It shows ir transparency as it has no ch bonds making it an ideal solvent for ir spectroscopy. It has also been in paints, spot removers, printing inks, household cleaners and glues. However, as a volatile organic solvent, perc may pose serious health hazards if exposure is not properly controlled. This chemical is on the special health hazard substance.
This will help to remove pce before it enters the air inside your workspace. Great similarities exist between the various headings of the icsc and the manufacturers safety data sheet sds or material safety data sheet msds of the. Perchloroethylene pollution environmental pollution centers. Use water spray, alcoholresistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Demand for pce is expected to continue to decline due to solvent recycling and changing technology. Preliminary information on manufacturing, processing, distribution, use, and disposal. Care must be taken when using or disposing of chemical materials andor their containers to prevent environmental contaminati on. Industrial chemical manufacturer or suppliers details. Perchloroethylene is a basic raw material in the manufacture of hydrofluorocarbons hfc 4a and 125, alternatives to chlorofluorocarbon cfc and hydrochlorofluorocarbon hcfc refrigerants. June 24, 2008 the dow chemical company page 3 of 7 fluorinated compounds.
Wear protective gear such as chemical protective clothing, gloves and eye protection as outlined by the products. Material safety data sheet section i chemical product and. Page 1of 3 material safety data sheet perchloroethylene section i product identification chemtrec 24hr emergency telephone 18004249300 manufacturers. Chemicals used in drycleaning operations january, 2002 revised july 2009. Since 1989 the demand for pce has declined about 35%. Contact us for more information on this product colonial. Pce hydrochloride safety data sheet according to regulation ec no. Compared to other organic solvents, chlorinated organics exhibit unique chemical properties such as high solvency, nonflammability, low boiling point, and high vapor density. This fact sheet answers questions about a chemical called tetrachloroethene perc, which is widely used to dryclean clothes. Reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene perc in.
Pce is a colorless, nonflammable liquid with a sweet, etherlike order. Pce is used primarily for metal degreasing and for dry cleaning, scouring, and sizing fabrics. Section 1 chemical product and company identification. For more details, please refer to 11st part of msds. Tetrachloroethylene is used for dry cleaning and textile processing, as a chemical intermediate, and for vapor degreasing in metalcleaning operations. Pce is a manmade pollutant which is difficult to degrade. Perchloroethylene is a colorless liquid that is also called tetrachloroethylene, perc, or pce. Always follow the directions outlined in the msds on how to store, use, and clean up the products you use.
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