Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (DCE) for Industrial Degreasing and Processing
High-purity solvent for efficient surface treatment.
Nagase delivers trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE) used in polymer production, metal degreasing, and electronics cleaning where performance and purity are critical.
Efficient and Versatile Solvent for Industrial Use
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE) is a clear, volatile chlorinated solvent known for its strong degreasing capabilities, fast evaporation, and low surface tension. It is widely used in metal cleaning, polymer processing, and precision cleaning of electronic components and assemblies. Thanks to its chemical stability and material compatibility, DCE performs reliably in demanding surface treatment and drying processes across multiple industries.
As a global supplier of high-performance solvents, NAGASE provides high-purity trans-1,2-dichloroethylene formulated to meet stringent industrial, environmental, and safety standards.
Chemical Formula: Si(C2H5O)4
Molecular Weight: 208.33
Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance: apparently colorless liquid
Melting point: -77 ℃
Boiling point: 169 ℃
Relative density: 0.9346 g/ml
Stable in air. Slightly soluble in water. Hydrolyze very slowly in pure water. Acid or base can speed up its hydrolyzation.
Applications
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE) is used in advanced surface treatment, precision cleaning, and chemical processing applications across electronics and materials industries.
- High-temperature silicon oxidation below 800 °C in CVD processes
- Cleaning of furnace tubes by in-situ generation of HCl
- Removal of metal residues from semiconductor wafers
- Chlorine source for semiconductor, solar cell, and MEMS production
- Degreasing and cleaning of electronic components
- Solvent for polymer processing and precision chemical formulations
- Used in specialty coatings and industrial cleaning systems
Features
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene offers excellent cleaning performance, material compatibility, and safe handling for industrial and electronic applications.
- High-purity formulation – Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (≥99 %) for demanding applications
- Low surface tension and fast evaporation for efficient residue removal
- Excellent solvency for oils, greases, and metalworking residues
- Material compatibility – Suitable for metals, plastics, and composite substrates
- Supplied in compliance with international safety and transport regulations
Product Specification
| Product | 7.5N | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (based on metals analyzed), min | 99.999995% | ||
| (Al）max | 0.03ppb | （B ）max | 0.3ppb |
| (Ag）max | 0.03 ppb | （Na）max | 0.03ppb |
| (As）max | 0.06 ppb | （Ni）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Au）max | 0.06 ppb | （Pb）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Ba）max | 0.03 ppb | （Sn）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Bi）max | 0.03 ppb | （Sr）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Ca）max | 0.03 ppb | （Nb）max | 0.1ppb |
| （Cd）max | 0.09 ppb | （Ti）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Co）max | 0.03 ppb | （P）max | 0.3ppb |
| （Cu）max | 0.06 ppb | （Zn）max | 0.06ppb |
| （Cr）max | 0.03 ppb | （Sb）max | 0.03ppb |
| （Fe）max | 0.15 ppb | Acidity (HCl）max | 0.38ppm |
| （Ga）max | 0.03 ppb | Water max | 12.85ppm |
| （Hg）max | 0.09 ppb | Assay min | 99.97% |
| （ K）max | 0.03 ppb | Particles/ml ≥0.1μm, max | 0.97 |
| （Li）max | 0.03 ppb | Particles/ml ≥0.2μm, max | 0.3 |
| （Mg）max | 0.03 ppb | Particles/ml ≥0.5μm, max |
0.3 |
| （Mn）max | 0.03 ppb | Chroma max | 10APHA |
| （Si）max | 0.3 ppb | Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
Shelf-Life: 24 Months
Packaging Size
Container: Coated high purity quartz bubbler.
Packaging: PVC plastic bag + Polyfoam + Drum.
Fill Volume: 500ml, 1000ml, 1500ml, 19L.
