ethylene dichloride

Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is primarily used in the production of vinyl chloride monomer, which is used to produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is produced by reacting chlorine or anhydrous hydrochloric acid with ethylene.

It is also used as a solvent, fumigant, degreaser, paint remover and intermediate for other organic compounds (methyl chloroform, perchloroehtylene and ethylene amines, polyvinyl chloride, sulfide compounds, acetyl cellulose, trichloroethylene, vinylidene chloride and trichloroethane).

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