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.nteroffice Communication
To Keith Fogg
From Thomas G. Grumbles
Date
October 11, 1982
Subject Degreasing Solvents Recommendation
(conoco)
Perchloroethylene and 1-1-1 Trichloroethane are the most commonly used chlorinated degreasing solvents. Based on physical properties and toxicity 1-1-1 Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform) would be the solvent of choice. This solvent is sold under a variety of tradenames and should be readily available from local vendors. Some basic properties of both are listed below. Please call if you have further questions.
'f'homas G. Grumbles TGG/ch
Perchloroethylene
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ACGIHTLV
50 ppm (skin hazard) non-flammable odor threshhold ca.5 ppm high systemic toxicity
Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform)
ACGIHTLV
350 ppm (no skin notation) non-flammable (will burn only with excess of
oxygen or strong ignition source) low systemic toxicity
CCR 000000931