Ethylene Dichloride

Description

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a faint chloroform-type odour. EDC is used primarily in the production of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM).The largest use for Ethylene Dichloride is in the production of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM). More than half of the total VCM consumption is for construction-related applications, with pipe being the largest single product. Other products made from PVC resins include flooring, packaging film and sheet, and bottles.Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is used primarily in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). It is produced by reacting chlorine with ethylene. Westlake uses nearly all of the EDC that we produce in our production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). While its primary use is in the production of PVC, EDC can also be used as a solvent, fumigant, degreaser, or paint remover, and as an intermediate for the production of other organic compounds.