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1,2-Dichloroethane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1,2-Dichloroethane is used to make vinyl chloride and chlorinated solvents (trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and vinylidene) to remove grease, resins, glue and dirt. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of polystyrene and SBR latex. It is added to leaded petrol as an anti-knock compound. It is also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, packaging materials, furniture, auto mobile parts, wall coverings and housewares. It is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds and as a solvent. It is a useful solvent for the isomer distribution in the acetylation of benzene and toluene under the influence of aluminum chloride.
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1,2-Dichloroethane is used to make vinyl chloride and chlorinated solvents (trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and vinylidene) to remove grease, resins, glue and dirt. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of polystyrene and SBR latex. It is added to leaded petrol as an anti-knock compound. It is also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, packaging materials, furniture, auto mobile parts, wall coverings and housewares. It is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds and as a solvent. It is a useful solvent for the isomer distribution in the acetylation of benzene and toluene under the influence of aluminum chloride.
Solubility
Miscible with methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol and acetone. Very slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, bases and alkali metals.
Specifications
Melting Point
-35°C
Density
1.256
Boiling Point
83°C
Quantity
500 mL
Flash Point
15°C (59°F)
Refractive Index
1.4448
Linear Formula
ClCH2CH2Cl
UN Number
UN1184
Beilstein
605264
Merck Index
14,3797
Hazard Category
H225-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H350-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H350-H302-H315-H319-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P5
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
EINECSNumber
203-458-1
RTECSNumber
KI0525000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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