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ETHYLENE DI CHLORIDE EDC

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SKU

RXSOL-19-1181-025

Category

Solvent Chemicals-19

Variations

ETHYLENE DI CHLORIDE EDC

Short Description::

Short Description

ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE

Product Alias::

Also known as

EDC, 1,2-dichloroethane

Long Description::

Ethylene dichloride(EDC), is achlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a colourlessliquidwith achloroform-likeodour. The most common use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in the production ofvinyl chloride, which is used to makepolyvinyl chloride(PVC) pipes, furniture and automobile upholstery, wall coverings, housewares, and automobile parts.1,2-Dichloroethane is also used generally as an intermediate for otherorganic chemical compounds, and as asolvent. It formsazeotropeswith many othersolvents, including water (at a boiling point of70.5°C or 158.9°F or 343.6K) and otherchlorocarbons.

Application::

PRODUCT NAME:ETHYLENEDICHLORIDE
CAS number:107-06-2
UN number:1184
Formula:CH2CICH2CI
Odour:CHOLOROFORM LIKE
Solubility in water:SLIGHT
Density:1.255 at 20 oC
Boiling point:84 oC
Melting point:-36 oC
Viscosity:
Flashpoint:13 oC
Explosive limits:6.2 – 16 Vol%
Vapour pressure:87 mbar at 20 oC
Skin absorption/irritation:YES
TLV Country NL Year 1995:50 ppm 200 mg/m3
Pollution category 1994:B

Dose::

Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production:

Approximately 95% of the world's production of 1,2-dichloroethane is used in the production ofvinyl chloridemonomer(VCM, chloroethene) withhydrogen chlorideas a byproduct. VCM is the precursor topolyvinyl chloride.

Cl−CH2−CH2−Cl → H2C=CH−Cl + HCl

The hydrogen chloride can be re-used in the production of more 1,2-dichloroethane via theoxychlorinationroute described above.

EDC is used primarily as a raw material in the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). The vinyl chloride, in turn is used to manufacture polyvinylchloride (PVC) resin. EDC is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chlorinated and fluorinated compounds.

Note::

Note

Other uses:

As a goodpolar aprotic solvent, 1,2-dichloroethane could be used as degreaser and paint remover but is now banned from use due to itstoxicityand possiblecarcinogenity. As a useful 'building block' reagent, it is used as an intermediate in the production of various organic compounds such asethylenediamine. In the laboratory it is occasionally used as a source ofchlorine, with elimination of ethene and chloride.

Via several steps, 1,2-dichloroethane is a precursor to1,1,1-trichloroethane, which is used indry cleaning. Historically, 1,2-dichloroethane was used as an anti-knock additive in leaded fuels to scavenge lead from cylinders and valves preventing buildup .

Product Safety

EDC is a highly flammable, toxic and possibly carcinogenic product. It causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation. For more details and information on precautions to be taken, please refer to our Material Safety Data Sheet which is available on request.

Technical Specifications::

ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE

Test

Unit

Results

Appearance

-

Colourless Clear Liquid

Moisture

ppm

<200

Acidity as HCL

ppm

<10

Iron

ppm

<1.0

Non Volatile Residue

ppm

<100

Free Chlorine

ppm

NIL

Light ends

ppm

<500

Heavy ends

ppm

<1250

1 : 2 EDC

%

>99.85

Product remark::

Remarks

1,2-Dichloroethane istoxic(especially by inhalation due to its highvapour pressure), highlyflammable,and possiblycarcinogenic. Its highsolubilityand 50-yearhalf-lifeinanoxicaquifersmake it a perennial pollutant and health risk that is very expensive to treat conventionally, requiring a method ofbioremediation.

Industrial Usages::

Useful Area::

Related Information::

Note

Other uses:

As a goodpolar aprotic solvent, 1,2-dichloroethane could be used as degreaser and paint remover but is now banned from use due to itstoxicityand possiblecarcinogenity. As a useful 'building block' reagent, it is used as an intermediate in the production of various organic compounds such asethylenediamine. In the laboratory it is occasionally used as a source ofchlorine, with elimination of ethene and chloride.

Via several steps, 1,2-dichloroethane is a precursor to1,1,1-trichloroethane, which is used indry cleaning. Historically, 1,2-dichloroethane was used as an anti-knock additive in leaded fuels to scavenge lead from cylinders and valves preventing buildup .

Product Safety

EDC is a highly flammable, toxic and possibly carcinogenic product. It causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation. For more details and information on precautions to be taken, please refer to our Material Safety Data Sheet which is available on request.

Supply Location::

Locations

ETHYLENE DI CHLORIDE EDC supplier in Mumbai, Fujairah, Dubai, Chennai, Sharjah, Visakhapatnam, Gandhidham, Muscat, Kolkata Abudhabi UAE Middle East

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