Ethene, 1,2-dichloro- cas no:540-59-0

NameEthene, 1,2-dichloro-
CAS540-59-0
SynonymsEthylene,1,2-dichloro- (8CI);1,2-Dichloroethene;1,2-Dichloroethylene;Acetylenedichloride;Dioform;sym-Dichloroethylene;
EINECS(EC#)208-750-2
Molecular FormulaC₂H₂Cl₂
Molecular Weight96.94

Appearanceclear colorless to pale yellow liquid
refractive index1.446-1.449

Hazardclass3.1

Hazard Flammable, dangerous fire hazard. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact; irritant and narcotic in high concentration. TLV: 200 ppm.
Risk R11;R20;R52/53
Safety

Poison by inhalation. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl⁻. See also ACETYLENE COMPOUNDS and ALKYNES, and CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ALIPHATIC.Safety information of 1,2-Dichloroethylene (540-59-0):
Hazard Codes  F,Xn
Risk Statements 
11  Highly Flammable
20  Harmful by inhalation
52/53  Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Safety Statements 
7  Keep container tightly closed
16  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
29  Do not empty into drains
61  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
RIDADR  UN 1150 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  KV9360000
HazardClass  3.1
PackingGroup  II

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2.		sln-Mold-asn 750 ppm		MUREAV    Mutation Research. 266 (1992),117.
3.		orl-rat LD50:770 mg/kg		ARSIM*    Agricultural Research Service, USDA Information Memorandum. 20 (1966),10.
4.		ipr-mus LD50:2 g/kg		EJTXAZ    European Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Hygiene. 7 (1974),247.
5.		ihl-frg LCLo:117 mg/m3/1H		AISFAR    Archivio Italiano di Scienze Farmacologiche. 15 (1937),1.
6.		orl-rat LD50:770 mg/kg		ARSIM*    Agricultural Research Service, USDA Information Memorandum. 20 (1966),10.