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vvEPA

United States	Office of Chemical Safety and

Environmental Protection Agency	Pollution Prevention

Draft Risk Evaluation for
T richloroethylene

Systematic Review Supplemental File:

Data Quality Evaluation of Physical-Chemical Properties Studies

CASRN: 79-01-6

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Table of Contents

Table 1. Physical Form Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	3

Table 2. Melting Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	4

Table 3. Boiling Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	5

Table 4. Density Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	6

Table 5. Vapor Pressure Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	7

Table 6. Vapor Density Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	8

Table 7. Water Solubility Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	9

Table 8. Octanol-water Partition Coefficient Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	10

Table 9. Henry's Law Constant Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	11

Table 10. Flash Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	12

Table 11. Auto flammability Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	13

Table 12. Viscosity Study Summary for Trichloroethylene	14

Table 13. Refractive Index Summary for Trichloroethylene	15

Table 14. Dielectric Constant Summary for Trichloroethylene	16


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Table 1. Physical Form Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

O'Neil, MJ; Heckelman, PE; Koch, CB. (2006). The Merck Index: An
Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (14th ed.). Whitehouse
Station, NJ: Merck & Co.

HERO ID: 737461

Note:

O'Neil (2006) reported various physical-chemical properties and only the
confidence of the physical form is evaluated.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The information was reported for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The information is consistent with the
nature of the substance.

Evaluation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is
from a reliable
method.

Not rated

This metric is not applicable to this
type of information.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 2. Melting Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Lide, DR. (2007). CRC handbook of chemistry and physics: A ready-
reference book of chemical and physical data. In DR Lide (Ed.), (88th ed.).
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

HERO ID: 3827361

Note:

Lide (2007) reported various physical-chemical properties and only the
confidence of the melting point is evaluated.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 3. Boiling Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Lide, DR. (2007). CRC handbook of chemistry and physics: A ready-
reference book of chemical and physical data. In DR Lide (Ed.), (88th ed.).
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

HERO ID: 3827361

Note:

Lide (2007) reported various physical-chemical properties and only the
confidence of the boiling point is evaluated.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 4. Density Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

ECB. (2000). IUCLID dataset: CAS No. 79-01-6: Trichloroethylene. Ispra,
Italy: European Chemicals Bureau, European Commission. Retrieved from
httDs://echa.euroDa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.001.062.

HERO ID: 3809495

Note:

ECB (2000) cited Leduc Chemie B.V. (1998) who reported the density of
trichlorethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination

[i.e., High,
Medium, Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent
with the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

Medium

The value is reported in a secondary
source which was prepared and
reviewed by experts; however, the
original source is a report with
unknown review or reliability.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

Medium


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Table 5. Vapor Pressure Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Daubert, TE; Danner, RP. (1989). Physical and thermodynamic properties
of pure chemicals: Data compilation. Washington, DC: Taylor & Francis.
HERO ID: 194705

Note:

Daubert and Danner (1989) reported a regression equation for the vapor
pressure of trichloroethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

Measured data are consistent with the
subject chemical substance structural
features.

Evaluation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection/repository where data
are peer-reviewed by experts in the
field, are broadly available to the
public for review and use and include
references to the original sources.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

High

Methodology for producing the
information is designed to answer a
specific question, and the
methodology's objective is clear.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Underlying experimental studies used
to derive the coefficients were cited
but analytical details were not
provided.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 6. Vapor Density Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

O'Neil, MJ; Heckelman, PE; Koch, CB. (2006). The Merck Index: An
Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals (14th ed.). Whitehouse
Station, NJ: Merck & Co.

HERO ID: 737461

Note:

O'Neil (2006) reported various physical-chemical properties and only the
confidence of the vapor density is evaluated.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 7. Water Solubility Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Horvath, AL; Getzen, FW; Maczynska, Z. (1999). IUPAC-NIST Solubility
Data Series 67: Halogenated Ethanes and Ethenes with Water. J Phys
Chem Ref Data 28: 395-627.

HERO ID: 729645

Note:

Horvath et al. (1999) reported water solubilities at various temperatures for
trichloroethylene using a regression-equation based on multiple measured
values.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

Measured data are consistent with the
subject chemical substance structural
features.

Evaluation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection/repository where data
are peer-reviewed by experts in the
field, are broadly available to the
public for review and use and includes
references to the original sources.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

High

Methodology for producing the
information is designed to answer a
specific question, and the
methodology's objective is clear.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Underlying experimental studies used
to derive the coefficients were cited
but analytical details were not
provided.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 8. Octanol-water Partition Coefficient Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Hansch, C., Leo, A., D. Hoekman. (1995). Exploring QSAR - Hydrophobic,
Electronic, and Steric Constants. Washington, DC: American Chemical
Society.

HERO ID: 51424

Note:

Hansch et al. (1995) reported the log Kow.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination

[i.e., High,
Medium, Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent
with the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a
recognized data collection that has
been compiled by experts and
includes references to the original
sources. The original source for this
value is a peer-reviewed journal.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is not
biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the
method objectivity (unbiased
method). Thus, the domain/metric
was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from a
reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 9. Henry's Law Constant Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Leighton, DT; Calo, JM. (1981). Distribution coefficients of chlorinated
hydrocarbons in dilute air-water systems for groundwater contamination
applications.

HERO ID: 194928

Note:

Leighton and Calo (1981) reported the Henry's Law constant as a dimensionless
value and it has been converted to atm-m3/mol.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The value was measured for the
subject chemical substance.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The source is a peer-re viewed journal.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

High

The method for producing this value is
not biased towards a particular
outcome.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

High

The analytical method used to
measure this value is an accepted
standard method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 10. Flash Point Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

ECB. (2000). IUCLID dataset: CAS No. 79-01-6: Trichloroethylene. Ispra,
Italy: European Chemicals Bureau, European Commission. Retrieved from
httDs://echa.euroDa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.001.062.

HERO ID: 3809495

Note:

ECB (2000) cited Petrasol B.V. (1990) who reported the flash point of
trichloroethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

Low

There is conflicting data available that
indicates this substance is non-
flammable.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

Medium

The value is reported in a secondary
source which was prepared and
reviewed by experts; however, the
original source is a report with
unknown review or reliability.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

High

The analytical method is an accepted
standard method.

Overall Quality Level

Medium


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Table 11. Auto flammability Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

ECB. (2000). IUCLID dataset: CAS No. 79-01-6: Trichloroethylene. Ispra,
Italy: European Chemicals Bureau, European Commission. Retrieved from
httDs://echa.euroDa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.001.062.

HERO ID: 3809495

Note:

ECB (2000) reported the autoflammability temperature of trichloroethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

Medium

The value is reported in a secondary
source which was prepared and
reviewed by experts; however, the
original source is a report with
unknown review or reliability.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

Medium


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Table 12. Viscosity Study Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Lide, DR. (2007). CRC handbook of chemistry and physics: A ready-
reference book of chemical and physical data. In DR Lide (Ed.), (88th ed.).
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

HERO ID: 3827361

Note:

Lide (2007) reported various physical-chemical properties and only the
confidence of the viscosity is evaluated.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 13. Refractive Index Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

O'Neil, MJ; Smith, A; Heckelman, PE. (2001). Trichloroethylene. In Merck
Index. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.

HERO ID: 3809347

Note:

O'Neil (2001) reported the refractive index of trichloroethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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Table 14. Dielectric Constant Summary for Trichloroethylene

Study Reference:

Weast, RC; Shelby, SM. (1966). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Ethene, Trichloro. Cleveland, OH: The Chemical Rubber Co.

HERO ID: 3809382

Note:

Weast and Shelby (1966) reported the dielectric constant of trichloroethylene.

Domain/Metric

Description/
Definition

Qualitative
Determination
[i.e., High,
Medium,
Low,
Unacceptable,
or Not rated]

Comment

Representativeness

The information or
data reflects the data
and chemical
substance type.

High

The data was measured for the
substance of interest.

Appropriateness

The information or
data reflects
anticipated results
based on chemical
structural features or
behaviors.

High

The measured value is consistent with
the nature of the substance.

Evalu ation/Review

The information or
data reported has
reliable review.

High

The information is from a recognized
data collection where data are peer-
reviewed by experts in the field and
are broadly available to the public for
review and use.

Reliability/
Unbiased (Method
Objectivity)

The method for
producing the
data/information is
not biased towards a
particular product or
outcome.

Not rated

Data source does not provide
information to determine the method
objectivity (unbiased method). Thus,
the domain/metric was not rated.

Reliability/
Analytic Method

The information or
data reported is from
a reliable method.

Low

Data source does not provide
information regarding the analytical
method.

Overall Quality Level

High


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