George W. Ware
1988
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Abstract
The major use of 1,2-dichloroethane, also known as ethylene dichloride, EDC, and 1,2-EDC, is in the production of vinyl chloride (USEPA 1985a). In addition, it is used as a starting material for the production of other solvents and as a lead scavenging additive in gasolines. 1,2-Dichloroethane is widely exported by the US. Some of its minor uses are as a solvent in metal degreasing and textile and polyvinyl chloride cleaning; in paints, coatings, and adhesives; as a grain fumigant; as a varnish and finish remover; in soaps and scouring compounds; as a wetting and penetrating agent; in ore flotation; and as a chemical intermediate. Its structure and properties are shown in Table 1.