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1,2-dichloroethane; ethylene dichloride

CAS 107-06-2 · C2H4Cl2

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H350 May cause cancer
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateMonomersSolventFlame retardantSoil amendments (fertilizers)

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL Ca TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) ST 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) , E (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL TWA 50 ppm C 100 ppm 200 ppm [5-minute maximum peak in any 3 hours]
IDLH Ca [50 ppm]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

1,2-dichloroethane · Ethylene dichloride · Ethylene chloride · Glycol dichloride · Dutch liquid · Ethane, 1,2-dichloro- · Ethane dichloride · sym-Dichloroethane

Molecular weight

98.96 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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