Ethylene Dichloride(EDC) Properties
| Product Name | Dichloromethane / Methylene chloride |
| Chemical Formula | C2H4Cl2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.96 g/mol |
| Physical State | Liquid at room temperature |
| Odor | Sweet and chloroform-like |
| Melting point | -35 ºC |
| Boiling point | 83.5 ºC |
Ethylene Dichloride
Also known as: 1,2-Dichloroethane,1,2-DCA,EDC,DCE.
What is Ethylene Dichloride?
Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) is a thick, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly and has a pleasant odor and sweet taste.
It's used to make vinyl chloride and as a solvent to remove grease and glue. In the home, 1,2-DCA can be found in some cleaning solvents, pesticides, glues, varnishes, and strippers.
What are the uses of EDC chemical?
- Production of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)
Over 90% of global ethylene dichloride consumption is used to produce vinyl chloride monomer, the essential raw material for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics.
- Industrial Solvent
EDC chemical is used as a powerful solvent for resins, fats, oils, waxes, rubber, and bitumen.
- Chemical Intermediate
Serves as a raw material for producing chlorinated solvents like trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and vinylidene chloride.
- Extraction and Processing
Applied as an extractant in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
Why Buyers Choose Gneebio Suppliers?
- High purity (≥99%) .
- Compliance with international standards (ISO, REACH, RoHS) for export markets.
- Bulk packaging options: drums, IBCs, and tank containers.
Conclusion
EDC chemical is applications in plastics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and industrial processing make it one of the most important commodity chemicals worldwide.
