1,2-Dichloroethane -ToxFAQs™

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1,2-Dichloroethane -ToxFAQs™

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January 2022
By United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Office of Innovation and Analytics. Toxicology Section.
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United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Office of Innovation and Analytics. Toxicology Section.
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1,2-Dichloroethane is a man-made, clear, oily liquid not found naturally in the environment. It is mainly used to help make plastic and vinyl products, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and other construction materials. 1,2-Dichloroethane is also added to leaded gasoline that is used in aircrafts, racing vehicles, and farm equipment. 1,2- Dichloroethane was formerly used in certain consumer household products such as cleaning agents and adhesives, but is generally no longer available for consumer purchase.

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Dichloroethylenes/toxicity Environmental Pollutants/toxicity Ethylene Dichloridesy/toxicity Solvents/toxicity
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ToxFAQs
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