Detailed Product Description:

 

1,1,2-Trichloroethane, or 1,1,2-TCA, is an organochloride solvent.

 

It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that does not dissolve in water,

 

but is soluble in most organic solvents.  Non-flammable.

 

 

Grade/Purity:

 

This is Reagent Grade material with minimum purity of 96%.

 

Contains 2-Propanol as a stabilizer.

 

 

Applications:

 

A solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins.  It is also used as an intermediate

 

in the synthesis of 1,1-dichloroethane.

 

 

Background:

 

1,1,2-Trichloroethane is currently made by two companies in the United

 

States.  It is used mostly where 1,1-dichloroethene (vinylidene chloride) is

 

made.

 

 

Unlike its cousin, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, this compound does not have

 

A UV absorption band and therefore no photodegradation is expected.

 

It is also not listed as an ozone-depleting substance.

 

 

Precautions:

 

On contact with hot surfaces, this compound will break down to produce

 

hydrogen chloride and phosgene.  1,1,2-TCA is a central nervous system

 

depressant and inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, drowsiness,

 

headache, nausea, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, or cancer.  Irritant

 

to eyes, nose and skin. 

 

 

Click here to download MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

 

 

Packaging:

 

Contents of 100ml packed in amber glass bottle.