REACHEM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Dichloroethane
| Physical and chemical properties | Color and smell state: colorless or light yellow transparent liquid | ||
| Toxicity: Highly toxic | Flammability: flammable | ||
| Density: 1.235 | Volatility: Volatile | ||
| Melting point: -35.7℃ | Boiling point: 83.5℃ | ||
| Decomposability: slowly decomposes, becomes acidic, and the color becomes darker. | Stability: poor | ||
| Flash point: 13℃ | Acidity and alkalinity: Neutral | ||
| Spontaneous ignition point: 458℃ | |||
| Solubility: slightly soluble in water, miscible in alcohol, ether and chloroform. | |||
| Various numbers | CAS:107-06-2 | HS:2903150000 | EINECS: 203-458-1 |
| Uses | Mainly used as raw materials for vinyl chloride, ethylene glycol, oxalic acid, ethylene diamine, tetraethyl lead, polyvinyl polyamine and bibenzoyl. Also used as a solvent; dry cleaning agent, pesticide pyrethrum; extractant, anti-vibration agent; also used in pesticide manufacturing and medicine. It can be used as a fumigant of grain and grain in agriculture; soil disinfectant, etc.; also used in Production of acetyl cellulose; used as analytical reagent; also used in the extraction of fats and oils, and used in organic synthesis. | ||
| Hazard category | Class 3.2, medium flash point flammable liquid | ||
| Fire-fighting measures | Fire fighting method: spray water to cool the container, and if possible, move the container from the fire scene to an open place. If the container in the fire scene has changed color or produced sound from the safety relief device, it must be evacuated immediately. Extinguishing agent: foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand. Extinguishing with water is ineffective. | ||
| Emergency treatment | Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing immediately, rinse the skin thoroughly with soap and water, and seek medical attention; Eye contact: Lift the eyelids, rinse with running water or normal saline, and seek medical attention; Inhalation: Leave the scene quickly to a place with fresh air, and keep the respiratory tract unobstructed ,If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration and seek medical attention immediately. Ingestion: gastric lavage, seek medical attention. | ||
| Packaging, storage, transportation | It can be packed in galvanized iron drums (250kg/drum), plastic drums (250kg/drum), and stainless steel tanks. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30℃. Keep the container tightly closed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, alkalis, and avoid mixed storage. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that easily generate sparks. Transport as required for dangerous goods. | ||
