Ethylene Dichloride
The chemical compound 1,2-dichloroethane (or 1,2-DCA) commonly known by its old name of ethylene dichloride (EDC), is achlorinated hydrocarbon, mainly used to produce vinyl chloride monomer (VCM, chloroethene), the major precursor for PVC production. It is a colourless liquid with a chloroforaw Material-like odour. 1,2-Dichloroethane is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds and as a solvent. It forms azeotropes with many other solvents, including water (b.p. 70.5 °C) and other chlorocarbons.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H4Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.96 |
| CAS Number | [107-06-2] |
| Description | Clear colourless liquid |
| Purity (%) by GC | 99.90 min |
| Specific Gravity @ 15/15 Degree Celcius | 1.248-1.250 |
| Distillation Range in Degree Celcius | 81 – 85 at 760 mm Hg |
| Moisture (%) | 0.03% max |
| Free chlorine in ppm | Report |
| Acidity as HCl | Report |
| ROE | Report |
| Flash point in Degree Celcius | 13 |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Polymer | In manufacture of VCM, the precursor of PVC |
| Paint | As degreaser and paint remover in auto refinishes |
| Pharmaceuticals | In Manufacture of various intemediates involving ethylenedioxy as building block |
| Colourants | As solvent |
| Agrochemicals | As solvent |
