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1,2-Dichloroethane, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used to make vinyl chloride, and chlorinated solvents(trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and vinylidene), remove grease, resins, glue and dirt. Used as a solvent in the manufacturing of polystyrene and SBR latex. It is added to leaded petrol as an anti-knock compound. It is also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, packaging materials, furniture, auto mobile parts, wall coverings and housewares. It is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds and as a solvent. Used as fumigant residues for wheat, flour, bran, middlings and bread. Used as solvent for the isomer distribution in the acetylation of benzene and toluene under the influence of aluminum chloride.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 35°C |
Color | Colorless |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.256 |
Boiling Point | 83°C |
Quantity | 1 L |
Flash Point | 15°C (59°F) |
Ignition Point | 440°C (824°F) |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.4448 |
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