1,2-Dichloroethylene
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CAS
540-59-0
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ClCH=CHCl
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RTECS
KV9360000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Acetylene dichloride, cis-Acetylene dichloride, trans-Acetylene dichloride, sym-Dichloroethylene
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DOT ID & Guide
1150 / 130P
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (790 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm (790 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1000 ppm
See: 540590
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.97 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid (usually a mixture of the cis & trans isomers) with a slightly acrid, chloroform-like odor.
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MW: 97.0
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BP: 118-140°F
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FRZ: -57 to -115°F
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Sol: 0.4%
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VP: 180-265 mmHg
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IP: 9.65 eV
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Sp.Gr(77°F): 1.27
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Fl.P: 36-39°F
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UEL: 12.8%
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LEL: 5.6%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong alkalis, potassium hydroxide, copper [Note: Usually contains inhibitors to prevent polymerization.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, respiratory system; central nervous system depression
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0436 |
