Ethylene Dichloride (EDC)

Ethylene dichloride is a colorless, yellowish liquid with a weak chloroform-like odor. This chemical, which is also called EDC for short, is the main intermediate in the production of polyvinyl chloride. This

chemical is obtained from the reaction of ethylene and chlorine in the presence of iron chloride catalyst. This material is also produced from the oxychlorination reaction of ethylene in the presence of copper chloride catalyst

Characteristics

Safty and Packing

Ethylene dichloride is a toxic, corrosive, flammable and carcinogenic substance. This chemical is available in 250 kg barrels in the market.

Application

• Production of vinyl chloride monomer
• Raw material for production of Tetrachloroethylene
• Solvent
• Detergents production

Other Names

• 1,2-Dichloroethane
• Ethylene chloride
• 1,2-DCE
• DCE
• Dutch Oil
• Freon 150

Chemical Formula

• C₂H₄C_l2