Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Chemical Formula
- ClCH2-CH2Cl
- CAS No.
- 107- 06-02
- Common Name
- Dichloroethane
- EINECS No.
- 203-458-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Where Is It Made?
- Vila-seca II (Tarragona Complex)
Features & Benefits
- What Is It For?
- Manufacture of monomeric vinyl chloride (VCM), which is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
- It is also used as an intermediate for chlorinated solvents, in paint, varnish and finish removers, as a metal degreaser and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
- Did You Know ?
- It is obtained from salt (sodium chloride) and petroleum (ethylene).
- Description And Properties
- Colorless and flammable liquid obtained by adding chlorine to ethylene.
- Its boiling temperature is 83.5 ºC and its density is 1.24 g / m 3 , making it denser than water.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
Packaging & Availability
- Marketing / Distribution
Internal consumption in the center itself.