VYNOVA Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)

Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is used to manufacture vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), which in turn is the key precursor to PVC.
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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
107-06-02
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Recommended Uses & Known Applications

The main application for EDC is the production of vinyl chloride, often referred to as Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM), which is the raw material for producing PVC. It is also used as an intermediate in the production of organic derivatives.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colourless Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron (Fe) Contentmax. 1ppm w/w
Colormax. 15APHA
Water Contentmax. 100mg/kg
Acidity (as HCL)max. 5mg/kg
High Boiling Chlorinated Hydrocarbonsmax. 400mg/kg
Low Boiling Chlorinated Hydrocarbonsmax. 300mg/kg
Puritymin. 99.9% w/w
Boiling point84.0°C
Melting point-35.0°C
Density1253.0kg/m³
Molar Mass98.95g/mol
Chemical formulaC2H4Cl2