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Is trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene vegetarian?

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

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trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a synthetic organochlorine compound, one of two geometric isomers of 1,2-dichloroethylene, used as an industrial degreasing solvent.

Also known as 1,2-Dichloroethylene (trans)
INCI name trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
CAS number 156-60-5
EC number 205-860-2
CosIng ID 81766
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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