Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsHealth hazardIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H350 May cause cancer
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventCleaning agentIntermediateAbsorbentLaboratory chemicalsRefrigerants
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm C 200 ppm 300 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 2 hours)
IDLH Ca [1000 ppm]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsTRICHLOROETHYLENE · Trichloroethene · 79-01-6 · 1,1,2-Trichloroethene · Ethinyl trichloride · 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene · Ethene, trichloro- · Ethylene trichloride
Molecular weight131.38 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.