ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
EDC is a chlorinated hydrocarbon, colourless liquid with chloroform like odor. It forms azeotrope with many other solvents, including water and other chlorocarbon.
- Other Names
- 1,2-Dichloroethane, Ethane dichloride, Dutch Liquid, Dutch oil, Dichloroethylene
- Chemical Formula
- C2H4Cl2
- CAS No
- 107-06-2
- Molar Mass
- 98.95 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99 % |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid Free From Suspended Materials |
| Colour (APHA) | 10 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 °C | 1.254 - max |
| Non Volatile Matter | 0.01 % - max |
| Water Content | 0.03 % - max |
Applications:
As a raw material in the manufacture of ‘Vinyl Chloride Monomer’.
As an intermediate in the manufacture of chlorinated and fluorinated compounds.
As an intermediate in the manufacture of various organic compounds such as ‘Ethylenediamine’.
As a solvent in the textile, metal cleaning and adhesive industries.
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