Ethylene Dichloride
Formula:
C2H4Cl2
Synonyms:
1,2-Dichloroethane; Dichloroethylene
Ethylene Dichloride (EDC), is a chlorinated hydrocarbon used is in the production of vinyl chloride, which is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, furniture and automobile upholstery, wall coverings, housewares, and automobile parts. It is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds, and as a solvent.