Ethylene Dichloride
- CAS Number
- 107-06-2
- HSN Code
- 29031500
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4Cl2
- Catalogue Number
- AL2087
- Purity
- 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 98.96 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Ethylene dichloride appears as a clear colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Flash point 56 °F. Denser than water and insoluble in water.
Also known as 1,2-Dichloroethane.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2087
- CAS Number
- 107-06-2
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4Cl2
- Molecular Weight
- 98.96 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29031500
- Grade
- AR (Analytical Reagent)
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -35.6 °C; Boiling point: 83.4 °C; Flash point: 13.0 °C (55.4 °F) - closed cup - Tested according to Annex V of Directive; Density: 1.2454 at 25 °C; Solubility: In water, 8,600 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Heavy liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Ethylene Dichloride
- Catalogue No.
- AL2087
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 107-06-2
- EC Number
- 203-458-1
- Grade
- AR
- EC Index Number
- 602-004-00-3
- Chemical Formula
- C2H4Cl2
- HSN Code
- 29031500
- Synonyms
- 1,2-Dichloroethane
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent and reagent in chemical synthesis and analysis.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; STOT SE 3; Carc. 1B
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 11 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H350: May cause cancer
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen, may cause reproductive toxicity.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Ethylene Dichloride
- CAS No.
- 107-06-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Vapors may travel long distances to ignition sources and flashback.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Pleasant, chloroform-like
- Odour threshold
- Not established
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- 1.5
- Melting point
- -35.6 °C
- Freezing point
- -34.04 °C
- Boiling point
- 83.4 °C
- Flash point
- 13.0 °C (55.4 °F) - closed cup - Tested according to Annex V of Directive
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 775 °F (413 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not established
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 78.9 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.42
- Density
- 1.2454 at 25 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 8,600 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 1.48
- Viscosity, kinematic
- 0.9 cSt
- Viscosity, dynamic
- 1.1 mPa·s
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 7.0 - 18.0 vol%
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and phosgene (see ICSC 0007). Reacts with alkali metals, powdered metals, ammonia, bases and strong oxidants.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and alkali metals.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions - Carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Mouse oral 870-950 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit oral 860 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit percutaneous 3400-4460 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H350: May cause cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1184
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1184
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1184
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1184
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1184
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Ethylene dichloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Ethylene dichloride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Ethylene dichloride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Ethylene dichloride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Ethylene dichloride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3 (6.1)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used in analytical applications requiring purer ethylene dichloride, subject to regulatory end-use control.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0694A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 98.96 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99% min | 99.5% |
| Density | 1.256 g/mL | 1.256 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 83.5 °C | 83.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.01% | <0.005% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with AR grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 99% | m.p. -35.6 °C; b.p. 83.4 °C | <0.1% | <0.01% | None detected | In water, 8,600 mg/L at 25 °C |
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