Results for tag: "Dichoroethane"

Dichloroethane, also known as ethylene dichloride (EDC), is a chemical compound used as a plastic additive. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. EDC is used as a solvent in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), which is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. EDC is also used as a feedstock for the production of chlorinated solvents, such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). EDC is also used in the production of other chemicals, such as ethylene glycol and ethylene oxide. EDC is produced by the chlorination of ethylene, which is derived from petroleum or natural gas. EDC is widely used in the plastics industry, and its demand is expected to remain strong in the coming years. Companies in the Dichloroethane market include Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, Shell, BASF, LyondellBasell, INEOS, SABIC, and Formosa Plastics. Show Less Read more