Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade

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CAS: 79-01-6 C2HCl3
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CAS: 79-01-6 C2HCl3

Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade

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Quick Answer

What is Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade used for, and what should buyers verify before ordering?

Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade is supplied at 99-100.5% in ACS Grade with UN 1710, DOT Class 3 . Buyers should confirm pack size, grade, SDS, COA needs, and freight requirements before purchase.

  • Assay: 99-100.5%
  • Grade: ACS Grade
  • UN number: UN 1710
  • DOT class: 3
  • Documents: SDS and lot-specific COA support
  • Shipping: UPS for small packs; LTL/FTL for pails, drums, totes, and bulk orders

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Ships from Taylor, Texas. In-stock orders placed before 1:00 PM CT (Mon-Thu) and before 12:00 PM CT (Fri) typically ship same business day. Order online 24/7.

Technical Documents

Lot-specific COA is issued per shipment batch.

Who Buys This
  • Metal fabrication & machining shops
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Analytical testing laboratories
  • Chemical synthesis companies
  • Environmental consulting firms
Purity / Grade Guide
  • ACS Reagent Grade certified
  • Meets American Chemical Society specs
  • Suitable for analytical & lab work
  • Certificate of Analysis with each lot
Pack Sizes
  • 1 Quart: lab & small jobs
  • 1 Gallon: shop & maintenance
  • 5 Gallon: production & regular use
  • 55 Gallon: bulk drum
SDS / COA / TDS
  • UN 1710 Class 6.1 shipping
  • Certificate of Analysis included
  • Safety Data Sheet provided
  • ACS reagent specification compliance
Small Packs: UPS Ground nationwide for pints, quarts, and gallons.
LTL / FTL: ABF, SEFL, Saia, XPO, and partner carriers for pails, drums, totes, and full truckloads.
Support: Email or call for freight options, hazardous-material routing, and lead-time confirmation.

Why Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade

Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade conforms to the strict purity parameters established by the American Chemical Society, guaranteeing tightly controlled limits on heavy metals, moisture, and non-volatile matter. As a colorless volatile liquid that exhibits no flash point, it delivers rigorous solvency power across organic materials, ether, and alcohols without creating a flammable atmosphere under standard conditions. Buyers specify this exact analytical grade when their laboratory testing, strict environmental protocols, or precision manufacturing processes demand a solvent with a highly consistent evaporation rate and a zero-residue finish. By strictly regulating trace impurities, this specific C2HCl3 formulation ensures that background chemical noise does not compromise sensitive spectroscopic equipment or critical analytical reactions.

Best Applications for This Grade

  • Environmental testing and critical wastewater analysis procedures, where strict ACS purity guidelines ensure that unknown trace contaminants do not artificially elevate chromatographic baselines or alter environmental reporting.
  • Specialized laboratory solvent extractions, leveraging its aggressive solvency profile for separating organic compounds while maintaining a predictable evaporation rate that yields zero non-volatile residue.
  • Precision component degreasing operations commonly applied in electronics manufacturing and optical maintenance, requiring a completely volatile liquid that removes heavy flux or oils and evaporates without leaving a microscopic film behind.
  • Industrial formulation of specialty adhesives and surface coatings, where blending into water, alcohol, or ether mixtures demands exact C2HCl3 compositional accuracy to maintain the strict evaporation profile of the final product.

When to Choose a Different Grade

  • If your operation requires a cost-effective bulk degreaser for heavy-duty metal cleaning, automotive maintenance, or large-scale machinery preparation where trace analytical impurities do not impact the final outcome, choose Trichloroethylene (TCE) Technical Grade.
  • If you are managing standard industrial wastewater extraction processes, general facility degreasing, or routine equipment maintenance that relies purely on baseline solvency power rather than strict American Chemical Society impurity limits, opt for Trichloroethylene (TCE) Technical Grade.
Property Value
Molecular Weight 131.40
Formula C2HCl3
Assay 99-100.5%
Grade ACS Grade
Flash Point Not applicable
Form Liquid
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Appearance Colorless liquid
Melting Point -73.5
Boiling Point 87
Specific Gravity 1.463
Industry Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Research Laboratory, Chemical Manufacturing, Environmental Testing

Frequently Asked Questions About Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade

What is Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade and what is its chemical formula?
Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C2HCl3, registered under CAS Number 79-01-6 by the Chemical Abstracts Service (PubChem), with a molecular weight of 131.38 g/mol. Alliance Chemical supplies Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade in ACS Reagent grade for laboratory, industrial, and commercial applications.
What are the physical properties of Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
According to the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade is supplied as a colorless volatile liquid. It has a melting point of '-73°C°C, a boiling point of 87°C°C, a flash point of Not applicable. The specific gravity is 1.46 relative to water. Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and organic solvents.
What grade and purity of Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade does Alliance Chemical offer?
Alliance Chemical offers Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade in ACS Reagent grade. Every lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and GHS Revision 7. Download SDS.
What are common industrial applications of Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade serves a wide range of sectors, including Industrial & Manufacturing, and Water & Environmental.Alliance Chemical provides the documentation and quality certifications required for use in regulated environments.
What PPE is required when handling Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
OSHA-mandated PPE per 29 CFR 1910.132-138:Nitrile gloves (8+ mil), safety goggles, flame-resistant clothing, grounded footwear, closed-toe chemical-resistant footwear. Respiratory protection (organic vapor cartridge) required in areas exceeding PEL/TLV per 29 CFR 1910.134. Emergency eyewash station and safety shower must be accessible within 10 seconds per ANSI Z358.1. Consult the SDS available from Alliance Chemical for complete PPE requirements.
What are the storage requirements for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
Store perOSHA 29 CFR 1910.106: Approved flammable storage cabinet, maximum 60 gallons per cabinet, grounding/bonding required. Temperature range:15-25°C. Segregate from:oxidizers, ignition sources. Maximum storage:2-3 years unopened.
What is the emergency spill procedure for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
Emergency response per EPA SPCC (40 CFR 112) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: (1) Alert personnel, evacuate area to 100 feet. (2) Eliminate ignition sources if flammable. (3) Don PPE per SDS Section 8. (4) Stop leak if safe; use emergency shutoffs. (5) Contain with non-combustible absorbent materials, dike with sand/earth. (6)Absorb with vermiculite or commercial spill kits. (7) Collect in DOT-approved containers, label as hazardous waste. Check 40 CFR 302.4 for Reportable Quantity. Emergency: Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7). Non-emergency: Alliance Chemical 512-365-6838.
What is the DOT shipping classification for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
DOT Classification per 49 CFR 172.101:UNUN1710, Hazard Class6.1, Packing GroupIII. Requires: Hazmat shipping papers (49 CFR 172.200), UN specification packaging (49 CFR 173), hazmat labels (172.400). Alliance Chemical ships all orders in DOT-compliant packaging with proper documentation.
How must Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade waste be disposed?
Disposal per RCRA (40 CFR 261-265):Characteristic waste D001 (Ignitable, flash point <60°C). Generator requirements: EPA ID number required if >100 kg/month (40 CFR 262.12). Use EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF). Never discharge to sewer without POTW written approval (40 CFR 403). Container disposal: Triple rinse (40 CFR 261.7), offer for reconditioning/recycling. State regulations may be more stringent — check with your local environmental agency. Consult the Alliance Chemical SDS for product-specific disposal guidance.
Does Alliance Chemical provide an SDS and COA for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade?
Yes. Alliance Chemical provides a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every lot of Trichloroethylene (TCE) ACS Grade. The SDS is prepared in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Revision 7, covering all 16 required sections including hazard identification, first aid measures, firefighting measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, and regulatory information. The SDS is available for download directly from this product page. COAs are available upon request by contacting Alliance Chemical at 512-365-6838.