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Revision as of 21:26, 1 May 2016
Description
Colorless solvent. 1,1,1-trichloroethane is used to degrease metals and clean plastics. It has also been used as a pesticide and photoprocessing agent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl chloroform; Extrema [Schumacher]; Aerothenet TT [Dow]; Tri-Ethane [PPG]; GenKlene
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, methanol. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | CH3CCl3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 71-55-6 |
| Melting Point | -32.5 |
| Density | 1.325-1.337 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=133.4 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43838 |
| Boiling Point | 74-75 |
Hazards and Safety
Nonflammable but decomposes on heating to produce toxic fumes.
Skin contact causes irritation. Inhalation or ingestion may cause nausea, heart arrhythmia, headaches, liver damage.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 9766