Sol vay Chemicals International SA
Rue de Ransbeek 310
B - 1120 Brussels
Brussels, RPM 0406804736
+32 2 264 21 11
www.solvaychemicals.com
PDS-2960-0002-W-EN (WW)
Date
November
2012
Issue 09
Page 1
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
PERCHOROETHYLENE CATALYST GRADE
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PDS-2960-0002
Some applications of this product may be regulated or restricted by national or international standards (e.g. for food additives, water treatment,
the pharmaceutical industry, etc). The buyer and the eventual user, in his sole and entire liability, shall respect those standards, orders of any
relevant authority, and all existing patents and intellectual properties rights; and shall comply with the laws and the regulations applicable to our
products and/or to his activity. The buyer and the eventual user must independently determine the suitability of this product for any particular
purpose and its manner of use. Please contact us for further information on grades developed for a specific end-use.
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Product Identification:
Perchloroethylene Catalyst Grade is a non-flammable product. Perchloroethylene Catalyst Grade is designed for
the regeneration of isomerisation catalysts in the petroleum refining industry.
Tetrachloroethene,
Perchloroethylene
CCl
2
= CCl
2
ID Number 602-028-00-4
Molecular Mass 165,8 EC Number (EINECS) 204-825-9
CAS Number 127-18-4 UN Number 1897
For further information on product handling, transport, storage and product properties please consult our website:
http://www.solvaychemicals.com/EN/products/chlorinated/Chlorinatedsolvents/Perchloroethylene.aspx
ECSA Sustainability Program :
http://www.eurochlor.org/media/33729/5-4-1-ecsa_sustainability_programme_report_2011_final.pdf
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Product Specifications:
Characteristic Unit Value Method of analysis
Purity (without Stabilizers) g/kg 999 Gas chromatography (MOP 602958)
Colour APHA 10 Colorimetry (MOP 603330)
Appearance
Clear
without
suspended
matter
Visual test (ASTM D 3741/B)
Density range (D
25/25
)
1,617
1,621
Oscillating U-tube (MOP 603326)
Non volatile Residue mg/kg 10 Gravimetry (ASTM D 1353)
Moisture (H
2
O) mg/kg 25
Coulometry - Karl Fischer method
(ASTM E 1064)
Chlorides (Cl) mg/kg 1 Mercurimetry (MOP 603336)
Free Halogens (CI
2
) Conform Iodometry (ASTM D 4755) - Test
Distillation range C
120,6
121,6
Distillation (MOP 603337)
Additive (Stabilizer) mg/kg 10 Gas chromatography (MOP 602958)
Organically combined
Oxygen and Nitrogen
mg/kg 15
Gas chromatography (MOP 602958 /
MOP 603424)
Titrimetry / Mercurimetry
(MOP 603996)
Perchloroethylene Catalyst Grade is approved by UOP (Universal Oil Processing) for both isomerization and
reforming processes.
Sol vay Chemicals International SA
Rue de Ransbeek 310
B - 1120 Brussels
Brussels, RPM 0406804736
+32 2 264 21 11
www.solvaychemicals.com
PDS-2960-0002-W-EN (WW)
Date
November
2012
Issue 09
Page 2
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
PERCHOROETHYLENE CATALYST GRADE
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Production Plant:
Production Plant
Tavaux
(France)
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Packaging Characteristics and Shelf Life:
Perchloroethylene Catalyst Grade can be supplied in bulk or in 200 l (330 kg net) metallic drums available on (1320
kg net) pallets.
http://www.solvaychemicals.com/Chemicals%20Literature%20Documents/Chlorinated_solvents/DOC-2960-0014-
W-EN_WW_.pdf
The recommended shelf life of drummed Perchloroethylene Catalyst Grade is one year from packaging date
(printed on each drum).
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Please consult us for our Safety Data Sheet.
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To our present knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate as of the date of this document. However, we do not make any
warranty, express or implied, or accept any liability in connection with this information or its use. This information is for use by technically skilled
persons at their own discretion and risk and does not relate to the use of this product in combination with any other substance or any other
process. This is not a license under any patent or other proprietary right. The user alone must finally determine suitability of any information or
material for any contemplated use, the manner of use in compliance with relevant legislations and whether any patents are infringed. We
reserve our right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the information at any time without prior notification.
