Ethylene dichloride |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1,2-Dichloroethane; Ethylene chloride; Glycol dichloride |
CAS No. 107-06-2 |
RTECS No. KI0525000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1184 131 |
FormulaClCH2CH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.05 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [50 ppm]
See: 107062 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) ST 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) See Appendix A See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm C 100 ppm 200 ppm [5-minute maximum peak in any 3 hours] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 3
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pleasant, chloroform-like odor. [Note: Decomposes slowly, becomes acidic & darkens in color.] |
MW: 99.0 |
BP: 182°F |
FRZ: -32°F |
Sol: 0.9% |
VP: 64 mmHg |
IP: 11.05 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.24 |
Fl.P: 56°F |
UEL: 16% |
LEL: 6.2% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers & caustics; chemically-active metals such as magnesium or aluminum powder, sodium & potassium; liquid ammonia [Note: Decomposes to vinyl chloride & HCl above 1112°F.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, corneal opacity; central nervous system depression; nausea, vomiting; dermatitis; liver, kidney, cardiovascular system damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, central nervous system, cardiovascular system |
Cancer Site[in animals: forestomach, mammary gland & circulatory sys cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0250 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0104 |
