Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane) AR 2,5 L

SKU : B-3035.2500

CAS : 107-06-2

Formula : C2H4Cl2

Grade : Analytical Reagent

Approximately 95% of the world’s production of 1,2-dichloroethane is used in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) with hydrogen chloride as a byproduct. VCM is the precursor to polyvinyl chloride.

1,2-Dichloroethane has been used as degreaser and paint remover but this use has phased out due to its toxicity. As a useful ‘building block’ reagent, it is used as an intermediate in the production of diverse organic compounds such as ethylenediamine and higher ethyleneamines. In the laboratory it is occasionally used as a source of chlorine, with elimination of ethene and chloride.

Via several steps, 1,2-dichloroethane is a precursor to 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Historically, before leaded petrol was phased out, chloroethanes were used as an additive in petrol to prevent lead buildup in engines.

The chemical compound 1,2-dichloroethane, commonly known as ethylene dichloride (EDC), is a chlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a colourless liquid with a chloroform-like odour. The most common use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in the production of vinyl chloride, which is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, furniture and automobile upholstery, wall coverings, housewares, and automobile parts. 1,2-Dichloroethane is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds, and as a solvent. It forms azeotropes with many other solvents, including water (at a boiling point of 70.5 °C or 158.9 °F or 343.6 K) and other chlorocarbons.

1,2-Dichloroethane is highly flammable and releases hydrochloric acid when combusted. It is also toxic (especially by inhalation due to its high vapour pressure) and possibly carcinogenic. Its high solubility and 50-year half-life in anoxic aquifers make it a perennial pollutant and health risk that is very expensive to treat conventionally, requiring a method of bioremediation. While the chemical is not used in consumer products manufactured in the U.S., a case was reported in 2009 of molded plastic consumer products (toys and holiday decorations) from China that released 1,2-dichloroethane into homes at levels high enough to produce cancer risk.Substitutes are recommended and will vary according to application. Dioxolane and toluene are possible substitutes as solvents. Dichloroethane is unstable in the presence of aluminium and, when moist, with zinc and iron.

TINDAKAN PENCEGAHAN UNTUK PENANGANAN YANG AMAN

a. Saran tentang penanganan yang aman

Kenakan pakaian pelindung. Jangan menghirup zat/campuran. Hindari terbentuknya uap/aerosol.

b. Saran tentang perlindungan terhadap kebakaran dan ledakan

Jauhkan dari nyala terbuka, permukaan panas, dan sumber penyulut.Lakukan dengan hatihati tindakan melawan lucutan statis.

c. Tindakan kebersihan

Segera ganti pakaian yang terkontaminasi. Gunakan krim pelindung kulit. Cuci tangan dan muka setelah bekerja dengan bahan tersebut. Untuk tindakan pencegahan lihat bagian 2.2.

KONDISI PENYIMPANAN YANG AMAN, TERMASUK KETIDAKCOCOKAN

a. Kondisi penyimpanan

Simpan wadah tertutup rapat di tempat yang kering dan berventilasi baik. Jauhkan dari panas dan sumber api. Simpan dalam tempat terkunci atau di tempat yang hanya bisa
dimasuki oleh orang-orang yang mempunyai kualifikasi atau berwenang.

Suhu penyimpanan : Rekomendasi suhu penyimpanan lihat pada label produk.

b. Kelas penyimpanan

Kelas penyimpanan Jerman (TRGS 510): 3: Cairan mudah terbakar