Dichloroethane

Dichloroethane


Dichloroethane (formula: 98.97), namely o-dichloroethane, is a kind of halogenated hydrocarbon, which is usually expressed by EDC. Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid melting point - 35.7 ℃, boiling point 83.5 ℃, density 1.235g/cm ³, Flash point 17 ℃. Insoluble in water is mainly used as an intermediate in the preparation of vinyl chloride (PVC monomer), as well as as a solvent. It is a colorless liquid with chloroform like odor at room temperature, toxic and potentially carcinogenic. Possible solvent alternatives include 1,3-dioxocyclohexane and toluene. Used as solvent and intermediate of trichloroethane. It is used as solvent for wax, fat, rubber, etc. and as grain insecticide.

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Organic solvent

Key words:

Dichloroethane

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name

Dichloroethane

alias Ethylene dichloride; Ethylene dichloride;
chemical formula C2H4Cl2 CAS No 107-06-2
appearance Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid with chloroform like odor Solubility Soluble in most organic solvents. It sinks to the bottom in water and is basically insoluble. Solubility: It is soluble in water about 120 times, and is miscible with ethanol, chloroform and ether. It can dissolve oil, grease, paraffin.

Purpose:

It is mainly used in the manufacture of vinyl chloride, glyoxalic acid and ethylenediamine, and can also be used as solvent, grain fumigant, detergent, extractant, metal deoiling agent, etc; Used as solvent; It is used as an extractant for organic solvents and oils, and also for organic synthesis.

Storage precautions:

Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from kindling and heat source. The warehouse temperature should not exceed 30 ℃. Keep container sealed. It shall be stored separately from oxidants, acids, alkalis and edible chemicals, and shall not be mixed. Explosion proof lighting and ventilation facilities shall be adopted. It is prohibited to use mechanical equipment and tools that are easy to generate sparks. The storage area shall be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate materials. The "five pairs" management system for extremely toxic substances shall be strictly implemented.