Perchlorethylene - C2CL4
Perchlorethylene - C2CL4
Find here the main information on the tetrachlorethylene or perchlorethylene (C2CL4), its physical characteristics, its effects on health, the means to detect (gas detector C2CL4) as well as the adapted respiratory protection equipment (gas mask or a ventilation device with Anti-gas filter Type A).
Main characteristics of perchloroethylene (C2CL4)
The tetrachlorethylene (C2CL4) better known as " perchlorethylene Is the most commonly used solvent for dry cleaning in the pressings. It is also used as a degreasing agent, in the treatment of textiles, in printing and in the automotive and metallurgical industries. It is also found in some consumer products like solvents for paint or to remove stains.
Effects of perchloroethylene on health
The perchlorethylene (C2CL4) is a colorless liquid having a very volatile and virtually non-flammable ether smell. Classified as Probable carcinogenic agent Category 2A (R40) by IARC *, it is also likely to cause irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes, vertigo, nausea, headaches, losses of memory and drowsiness that can go so far as loss of knowledge and death.
* IARC: International Center for Research Against Cancer (depends on WHO World Health Organization)
C2CL4 gas detection (tetrachloroethylene or perchloroethylene)
Although recognizable by his smell of ether, only one C2CL4 gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this toxic gas, we will move towards a Perchloroethylene detection Portable or fixed in ppm.
Respiratory protection perchloroethylene - tetrachlorothylene (C2CL4)
For effective respiratory protection of perchloroethylene, we will move towards half a mask or a full mask for short time interventions or towards a ventilation device Assisted (more comfortable) with Anti-gas filters A.