C2H2Cl2
96.94 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Vinylidene chloride
CAS75-35-4EC200-864-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for polymer production
Vinylidene chloride (This compound) is an industrial chemical that is not found naturally in the environment. It is a colorless liquid with a mild, sweet smell primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of certain plastics and copolymers.
Production of flexible films like food wrap and packaging materialsFlame retardant coatings for fiber and carpet backingsCoatings for steel pipes and adhesive applications
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CAS 75-35-4
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Referencestereoisomer of
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Safety Reference
Danger
H224Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H331Toxic if inhaled
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H301Toxic if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Vinylidene chloride (CAS 75-35-4) is 2903.29.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2903.29
EU CN code (8-digit)
2903 29 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,1-dichloroethene
InChIKey
LGXVIGDEPROXKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C=C(Cl)Cl
Synonyms (32)
- VDC
- 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE
- 1,1-Dce
- 1,1-Dichloroethene
- 1,1-Dichloroethene solution
- Chlorure de vinylidene
- DIOFAN A 565S
- Ethene, 1,1-dichloro-
- Ethylene, 1,1-dichloro-
- F 1130A
- HCC 1130A
- ISO-DICHLOROETHYLENE
- R 1130A
- VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE LATEX
- Vinylidene chloride
- Vinylidene chloride (II)
- Vinylidene chloride, monomer
- Vinylidene dichloride
- Vinylidine chloride
- XAN 10
- as-Dichloroethylene
- asym-Dichloroethylene