Vinylidene Chloride

Vinylidine chloride is used as a feedstock in the production of PVDC coatings and resins, fluorocarbons (140 series hydrochlorofluorocarbon and hydrofluorocarbons), and other industrial products. This product is sold both on a direct basis and through Aldrich Chemical. Both channels require product steward approval. Dow experts will provide new and existing customers with specific handling, storage and safety information.

Vinylidene chloride is shipped within North America in rail car, tank truck, and isocontainer quantities directly from the manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas. Smaller returnable containers are available from Aldrich Chemical.

Dow has created the following brochure to support the safe use of vinylidene chloride.
VDC Vinylidene Chloride Monomer Safe Handling Guide (207KB PDF)

Formula: CH2CCl2
Official Shipping Name: 1,1 dichloroethylene
UN Number: 1303
CAS Number: 75-35-4
Synonyms: VC, 1,1-dichlorethene, asym-dichloroethylene, VDC
Description: Colorless, flammable liquid with a "sweet" odor.
Molecular Weight: 97
Density: 10 lb/gal
Flash Point: -19°F
Regional Availability: North America
Applications
Chemical Processing Industry
Fluorocarbons

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