1,2-Dichloroethane PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H4Cl2
Molecular Weight:  98.96
CAS Number: 107-06-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 87 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Water Solubility 8.7 g/L (20 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 775 °F
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.444
B pt. 83 °C
M pt. -35°C
Density 1.256 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H350
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29031500
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

Description

Application
It is primarily used in the production of vinyl chloride for making PVC and as an industrial solvent.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing plastics and other industrial products

General Description
12-Dichloroethane is a colorless oily liquid with a chloroform-like odor consisting of two carbon atoms bonded to two chlorine atoms.