is TCE? TCE is a nonflammable liquid it is colorless. It has a sweet odor and a sweet burning taste. TCE does not occur naturally in the environment. It is an artificial compound. It is produced synthetically from 1,2-dichloroethane. And stabilizers are added to the marketed product. What is TCE used for? It is used mainly as a solvent to remove greases from metal parts, it is also an ingredient in adhesives, typewriter correction fluid …showed first 75 words of 436 total…

…showed last 75 words of 436 total…Water TCE is denser than water and sinks gradually to the bottom even in groundwater. Groundwater contamination can last for decades. AIR Because of its volatility, large quantities of the substance produced evaporate and are distributed in the atmosphere. It is a very minor cause of smog. Soil TCE accumulates in sediment and in sewage sludge sometimes to an extent that it damages anaerobes. It evaporates less easily from soil and will remain there longer.