Ethylene dichloride
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CAS
107-06-2
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ClCH2CH2Cl
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RTECS
KI0525000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
1,2-Dichloroethane; Ethylene chloride; Glycol dichloride
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DOT ID & Guide
1184 / 131
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) ST 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) See Appendix A See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm C 100 ppm 200 ppm [5-minute maximum peak in any 3 hours]
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IDLH
Ca [50 ppm]
See: 107062
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.05 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant, chloroform-like odor. [Note: Decomposes slowly, becomes acidic & darkens in color.]
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MW: 99.0
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BP: 182°F
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FRZ: -32°F
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Sol: 0.9%
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VP: 64 mmHg
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IP: 11.05 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.24
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Fl.P: 56°F
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UEL: 16%
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LEL: 6.2%
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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 & caustics; chemically-active metals such as magnesium or aluminum powder, sodium & potassium; liquid ammonia [Note: Decomposes to vinyl chloride & HCl above 1112°F.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003; OSHA 3
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
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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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
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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 absorption, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, corneal opacity; central nervous system depression; nausea, vomiting; dermatitis; liver, kidney, cardiovascular system damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, central nervous system, cardiovascular system
Cancer Site
[in animals: forestomach, mammary gland & circulatory system cancer]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0250 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0104
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