1,2-Dichloroethane
Also known as Ethylene dichloride, Ethylene chloride, Glycol dichloride
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Heavy liquid
- Melting point
- -35.6 °C
- Boiling point
- 83.4 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
- Flash point
- 13 °C
- HS code
- 290315
- Category
- Chlorinated and fluorinated solvents
- UN number
- UN 1184
What is 1,2-Dichloroethane?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
1,2-dichloroethane is a member of the class of chloroethanes substituted by two chloro groups at positions 1 and 2. It has a role as a mutagen, a non-polar solvent and a hepatotoxic agent.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 1,2-dichloroethane
- CAS number
- 107-06-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 29561-65-7, 52399-93-6
- EC number
- 203-458-1
- Molecular formula
- C2H4Cl2
- UNII
- 55163IJI47
- MDL number
- MFCD00000963
- INCI name
- ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
- InChIKey
- WSLDOOZREJYCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H4Cl2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C(CCl)Cl
Synonyms
- Ethylene dichloride
- Ethylene chloride
- Glycol dichloride
- Dutch liquid
- Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-
- Ethane dichloride
- sym-Dichloroethane
- Aethylenchlorid
- Brocide
- Dichlor-Mulsion
- 1,2-Dichlorethane
- Dichloro-1,2-ethane
- Dichloremulsion
- alpha,beta-Dichloroethane
- 1,2-Bichloroethane
- Borer sol
- Bichlorure D'ethylene
- Di-chlor-mulsion
- Freon 150
- Destruxol borer-sol
- 1,2-DCE
- 1,2-Ethylene dichloride
- Ethyleendichloride
- Cloruro di ethene
- 1,2-Dicloroetano
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- Chlorure D'ethylene
- Rcra waste number U077
- 1,2-Dichloorethaan
- 1,2-Dichlor-aethan
- HCC 150
- Dichlorure d'ethylene
- ENT 1,656
- Dichloroethylene
- EDC (halocarbon)
- DCE
- 1,2-Ethylidene dichloride
- Aethylendichlorid
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Heavy liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Pleasant, chloroform-likeexp.Measured value |
| Taste | Sweet tasteexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -35.6 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 83.4 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.2exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 13 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 413 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 8,600 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 78.9 mm Hg at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 98.96 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 97.969 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.46calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 1calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
- H350May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements (30)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233Keep container tightly closed.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242Use non-sparking tools.
- P243Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P303 + P361 + P353If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 1184
- Transport hazard class
- 3
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
The majority of the total EDC production is used for the production of vinyl chloride. Some EDC is used in the production of chlorinated solvents, such as 1,1,1-trichloroethane and tri- and tetrachloroethylene. The rest goes into various processes mainly for the synthesis of ethylenediamines. Its use as a solvent (dewaxing, deparaffinizing petroleum fractions, and coating remover) is marginal.
Manufacture of vinyl chloride, acetyl cellulose, solvent for fats, oils, waxes, gums, resins, and particularly for rubber. Has been used as an insect and soil fumigant. Organic solvent.
Fumigant (Former use).
Ethylene dichloride is primarily used in the production of vinyl chloride as well as other chemicals. It is used in solvents in closed systems for various extraction and cleaning purposes in organic synthesis. It is also added to leaded gasoline as a lead scavenger.
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It was formerly used in ore flotation, as a grain fumigant, as a metal degreaser, and in textile and PVC cleaning.
Industrial uses: Monomers, Solvent, Intermediate, Soil amendments (fertilizers), Flame retardant.
Consumer uses: Intermediate.
Use classes: Volatile organic compounds, Fumigants.
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE(not reported)
Roles
- aetiopathogenetic role
- genotoxin
- hepatotoxic agent
- mutagen
- non-polar solvent
- solvent
Functional uses
- Biocide
- Solvent
Cosmetic functions
- Not reported
Pharmacology
Ethylene Dichloride is a clear, colorless, oily, synthetic, flammable liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon with a pleasant chloroform-like smell that emits toxic fumes of hydrochloric acid when heated to decomposition. Ethylene dichloride is primarily used to produce vinyl chloride. Inhalation exposure to this substance induces respiratory distress, nausea and vomiting and affects the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. It is mutagenic in animals and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
How it is made
1,2-Dichloroethane is produced by the vapor- or liquid-phase chlorination of ethylene. Most liquid-phase processes use small amounts of ferric chloride as the catalyst. Other catalysts claimed in the patent literature include aluminum chloride, antimony pentachloride, and cupric chloride and an ammonium, alkali, or alkaline-earth tetrachloroferrate. The chlorination is carried out at 40-50 °C with 5% air or other free-radical inhibitors added to prevent substitution chlorination of the product. Selectivities under these conditions are nearly stoichiometric to the desired product.
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The exothermic heat of reaction vaporizes the 1,2-dichloroethane product, which is purified by distillation.
Oxychlorination of ethylene has become the second important process for 1,2- dichloroethane. The process is usually incorporated into an integrated vinyl chloride plant in which hydrogen chloride, recovered from the dehydrochlorination or cracking of 1,2-dichloroethane to vinyl chloride, is recycled to an oxychlorination unit. The hydrogen chloride by-product is used as the chlorine source in the chlorination of ethylene in the presence of oxygen and copper chloride catalyst.
Action of chlorine on ethylene, with subsequent distillation with metallic catalyst, also by reaction of acetylene and hydrochloric acid.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 602-012-00-7
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: Dichloroethanes (ethylene chlorides) e.g. 1,2-Dichloroethane, Ref no: 125, Annex ref: II/125
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Section 4 test rule or order
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code 1,2-Dichloroethane is traded under.
Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)
- United States21.9%
- Germany20.5%
- Saudi Arabia17.8%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for 1,2-Dichloroethane is indicative (it was matched by name in the HS nomenclature). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
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Same formula isomers
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