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1,2-Dichloroethane, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Used to make vinyl chloride, and chlorinated solvents(trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and vinylidene), remove grease, resins, glue and dirt. Used as a solvent in the manufacturing 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. Used as fumigant residues for wheat, flour, bran, middlings and bread. Used as solvent for the isomer distribution in the acetylation of benzene and toluene under the influence of aluminum chloride.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 35°C
Color
Colorless
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Density
1.256 g/cm3 at 20°C
Boiling Point
83°C
Quantity
500 mL
Flash Point
15°C (59°F)
Ignition Point
440°C (824°F)
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.4448
Hazard Category
H225-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H350-H373
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
DOT Class: 3, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber
203-458-1
RTECSNumber
KI0525000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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