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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Dichloroethylene

Standard Article

James A. Mertens¹

¹Dow Chemical USA

DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.0409030813051820.a01
Article Online Posting Date: December 4, 2000

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Abstract

1,2-Dichloroethylene, also known as acetylene dichloride, dio-form, ,-dichloroethylene, and sym-dichloroethylene, exists in two isomers cis[156-59-2] and trans[156-59-2]. This solvent is used as an extraction solvent and as a chemical intermediate for other chlorinated solvents and compounds. The article describes the manufacturing, chemical and physical properties, storage and handling, toxicity, and its common uses.

Keywords: Dichloroethylene; Vinylidene chloride; Isomers; Solvent; Solvent vapor cleaning; Azeotropes