Parachlorobenzotrifluoride

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CAS No.:98-56-6

Other Names: 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride ,PCBTF

Assay(GC):99% min

Appearance:colorless liquid

Description

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H4ClF3. It is frequently abbreviated PCBTF. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. It is used as an ink solvent in the printing industry. PCBTF is used as a component (5-12%) of low VOC compliant polyurethane finishes.

Application

VOC Exempt Solvent
Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is VOC exempt in all 50 States and Canada. It is a stable, non reactive, non corrosive, hydrophobic, low polarity solvent. It will not undergo hydrolysis or dehydrochlorination and does not support combustion.
Paints and Coatings
PCBTF is used as VOC exempt solvent in many paints and coatings. It has a good solubility profile with a mid-range evaporation rate. Parachlorobenzotrifluoride can be used in both Parts A and B of urethanes and epoxies.
Adhesives
Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is used as a VOC exempt solvent in adhesives.
Caulks
PCBTF is used as a VOC exempt solvent in caulks.
Cleaners and degreasers
Cleaners and degreasers can use Parachlorobenzotrifluoride to reduce VOC content.
Reaction Solvent
Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is used as a VOC exempt reaction solvent.
Chemical Intermediate
Pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals are manufactured using PCBTF.

Specification

Items Specification
Appearance: colorless liquid
Assay(GC): 99% min.
Moisture(Karl Fisher): 150ppm max.
Color(apha): 20 apha max.
Dichlorobenzotrifluoride(GC): 0.2% max
M-chlorobenzotrifluoride(GC): 0.3% max
O-chlorobenzotrifluoride(GC): 0.3% max.

Package

250KG net drum, 20MT/20‘FCL