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Trichloroethylene (TCE)

CAS: 79-01-6 Category: Solvents ⚠ DANGER
Also known as: TCE, Trichloroethene, Tri, Chlorylene, Degreaser solvent

Quick Facts

CAS Number79-01-6
Signal WordDANGER
GHS Hazard Classesharmful, health hazard, environmental
NFPA RatingHealth: 2 / Flammability: 1 / Reactivity: 0
Common NamesTCE, Trichloroethene, Tri, Chlorylene
PubChem CID6575

Hazard Summary

⚠ DANGER: IARC Group 1 carcinogen; known human carcinogen (NTP). Causes kidney cancer, liver cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. EPA has restricted most industrial uses. Linked to Parkinson's disease via dopaminergic neurotoxicity.

GHS Hazard Pictograms

⚠ Harmful/Irritant ❤️ Health Hazard 🌊 Environmental

Hazard Statements (H-codes)

H302 – Harmful if swallowed
H315 – Causes skin irritation
H319 – Causes serious eye irritation
H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H340 – May cause genetic defects
H350 – May cause cancer
H360D – May damage the unborn child
H372 – Causes organ damage
H411 – Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements (P-codes)

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P271 – Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area

First Aid Measures (Section 4)

👁 Eye Contact
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
🖐 Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Rapidly absorbed through skin.
🫁 Inhalation
Remove to fresh air immediately. Cardiac sensitization risk (arrhythmia). Seek emergency care.
🫦 Ingestion
Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) and seek emergency care.

Storage & Handling

🔒 Storage & Handling: Store in sealed containers away from heat, light, and oxidizers. Secondary containment. Use only with engineering controls and exposure monitoring.

PPE Requirements

Chemical splash goggles
Butyl rubber gloves
Full-face supplied-air respirator for any significant exposure
Continuous air monitoring
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