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1,2-Dichloroethane, 99+%

CAS: 107-06-2 | C2H4Cl2 | 98.95 g/mol

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals A12775AP

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Description

Description

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.

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.

Applications
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.
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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.

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

H225-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335-H336-H350-H373

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

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