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1,2-dichloroethane

CAS 107-06-2 · EC 203-458-1

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What it is + why it's regulated

1,2-dichloroethane is a man-made chemical that is a clear, oily liquid with a sweet smell. It is mainly used to make other chemicals, especially vinyl chloride, which is used to produce PVC plastics. You might also find it in some adhesives, solvents, and as a lead scavenger in older fuels. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) lists it as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the EU REACH regulation because it is classified as carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and may also harm fertility or unborn children. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies it as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Because of these risks, its use is strictly controlled to protect people and the environment. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: ECHA Candidate List of SVHC (REACH) at https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

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What this is NOT

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