Trichloroethylene
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
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Health Hazard
Environment
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Acros Organics | Download PDF |
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H305 |
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways | Aspiration hazard |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H332 |
Harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H341 |
Suspected of causing genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P331 |
Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 100 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1000 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid (unless dyed blue) with a chloroform-like odor.
| Boiling Point | 189°F |
| Flash Point | >200°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 58 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.46 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
1
2
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
potential for cancer, CNS effects; liver tumors in animals
Synonyms
ethylene trichloride; TCE; trichloroethene; trilene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6575
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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