Is 1,2-Dichloroethane vegetarian?
1,2-Dichloroethane
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1,2-Dichloroethane, also known as ethylene dichloride, is a colourless synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon primarily used to produce vinyl chloride for PVC manufacturing and as an industrial solvent.
| Also known as | EDC, Ethylene chloride, Ethylene Dichloride |
|---|---|
| INCI name | 1,2-Dichloroethane |
| CAS number | 107-06-2 |
| EC number | 215-077-8 |
| CosIng ID | 81173 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
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