Product Information

Perchloroethylene

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Vendor Name: Ashland Specialty Chemical Company

Product Classification: Chlorinated Solvent

Recommended Contaminants: Adhesive, Buffing/Polishing Compounds, Carbon Deposits, Coatings, Cutting/Tapping Fluids, Fluxes, Greases, Inks, Mold Releases, Paints, Resins/Rosins, Rust/Scale, Waxes

Recommended Equipment: Vapor Degreasing

Recommended Substrates: Alloys

MSDS / TDS: Perchloroethylene MSDS.pdf

Safety Evaluation Details

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Category Score
Acute Human Effect 9
Chronic Human Effects 9
Ecological Hazards 8
Environmental Fate & Transport 10
Atmospheric Hazard 6
Physical Properties 9
Process Factors 8
Life Cycle Factors 10
Overall Score 8.6

Laboratory Evaluation of Perchloroethylene |

Field Definitions

Client # Project # Trial # Contaminant Substrate Equipment Effective
153 1 225 Greases Stainless Steel Ultrasonics
153 1 226 Oil Stainless Steel Immersion/Soak
153 1 227 Lubricating/Lapping Oils Aluminum Immersion/Soak
153 1 228 Buffing/Polishing Compounds Stainless Steel Immersion/Soak