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Material Name: vinylidene chloride

Description
Colorless liquid that self-polymerizes to form polyvinylidene chloride. Polyvinylidene chloride is used to make saran fibers and food wrapping film.

Synonyms and Related Terms
1,1-dichloroethene; 1,1-dichloroethylene; DCE

Composition	CH2:CCl2
CAS	75-35-4
Melting Point	-122.53
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 97.0
Density	1.2129
Refractive Index	1.4249
Boiling Point	31.77

Other Properties
Soluble in organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation. Skin contact causes irritation.
Extremely flammable. Flash point = 5.6 C. Explosive limits in air 5.6-11.4%.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Last updated on: 10/26/2007 12:01:05 PM

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