National Pollutant Inventory

Substances

1,1,2-Trichloroethane: Overview

Description

1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a colourless liquid solvent with a sweet odour. It is nonflammable and mostly insoluble in water. It is a liquid at room temperature, but some will evaporate giving a sweet ether like odour.

Substance details

Substance name: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

CASR number: 79-00-5

Molecular formula: C2H3Cl3

Synonyms: Vinyl trichloride; beta-trichloride; 1,2,2-Trichloroethane; ethane trichloride.

Physical properties

Melting Point: -36.5°C

Boiling Point: 113.8°C

Specific Gravity: 1.4416

Vapour Density: 1.067

Chemical properties

1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a colourless liquid solvent with a sweet odour. It is nonflammable and mostly insoluble in water. It is a liquid at room temperature, but some will evaporate giving a sweet ether like odour.

Further information

The National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) holds data for all sources of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane in Australia.

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