1,2-dichloroethane
Dichloroethane (C2H4Cl2)
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
Further information
Last modification 05.07.2018