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CAS 98-56-6|C₇H₄ClF₃EPA VOC-Exempt

PCBTF — Parachlorobenzotrifluoride

EPA VOC-exempt aromatic solvent — the preferred choice for air-quality-compliant coatings in Texas ozone nonattainment areas (DFW, Houston).

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Flash Point

43 °C (109 °F)

Boiling Point

138.5 °C

VOC Status

EPA-exempt

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC₇H₄ClF₃
Molecular Weight180.55 g/mol
CAS Number98-56-6
Boiling Point138.5 °C (281.3 °F)
Melting Point−36 °C (−33 °F)
Flash Point43 °C (109 °F) — Combustible
Density1.353 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure0.88 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility in WaterInsoluble (<0.01 g/100 mL)
Kauri-Butanol Value44
Evaporation Rate0.6 (rel. to n-BuAc = 1)
VOC StatusEPA VOC-exempt (40 CFR 51.100)
ClCF₃C₇H₄ClF₃ | VOC-Exempt | CAS 98-56-6

Grades & Packaging

IndustrialVOC-Exempt Grade
55-gal Drums275-gal TotesBulk Tanker

Industrial Applications

VOC-Compliant Coatings

EPA VOC-exempt status makes PCBTF the preferred solvent for air-quality-compliant architectural and industrial coatings in ozone nonattainment areas including DFW and Houston.

Aerospace Coatings

Solvent in aerospace topcoats, primers, and chemical milling maskants where VOC compliance and high solvency are both required.

Industrial Maintenance Coatings

Diluent in epoxy, polyurethane, and alkyd maintenance coatings for facilities operating under strict air permit limits.

Cleaning & Degreasing

Effective degreaser for metal parts and precision components. VOC-exempt status simplifies air permit compliance for cleaning operations.

Adhesives & Sealants

Carrier solvent in VOC-compliant adhesive and sealant formulations for construction and industrial applications.

Chemical Synthesis

Intermediate in synthesis of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty fluorochemicals.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health2 — Moderate hazard
NFPA Flammability2 — Moderate hazard
NFPA Reactivity0 — Stable
OSHA PEL (TWA)No established PEL
ACGIH TLV (TWA)10 ppm
DOT Hazard Class3 — Combustible Liquid
UN NumberUN 2234
Packing GroupIII
VOC StatusEPA-exempt — negligible photochemical reactivity

SDS and certificate of analysis available upon request. VOC-exempt status per EPA 40 CFR 51.100(s) — verify applicability with your local air quality district.

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VOC-exempt industrial and coating grades in bulk drums, totes, and tanker delivery across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

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