Dichloroethane (C2H4Cl2)

1,2-dichloroethane

Other names

ethylene dichloride (EDC)

CAS Number

107-06-2

Properties

  • colourless, flammable liquid

Main sources

  • vinyl chloride production
  • industry and commerce (solvent, extraction and degreasing agent)
  • additive in lead-containing fuels

Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO

(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)

  • Air               1,000 kg/year
  • Water          10 kg/year
  • Soil              10 kg/year

Impacts

  • carcinogenic
  • toxic to humans and animals (inhalation and ingestion, not through skin contact)
  • suspected mutagenic effect

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