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Ethylene Dichlorides

Toxic, chlorinated, saturated hydrocarbons. Include both the 1,1- and 1,2-dichloro isomers. The latter is considerably more toxic. It has a sweet taste, ethereal odor and has been used as a fumigant and intoxicant among sniffers. Has many household and industrial uses.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.146.379.350, D02.455.526.439.458

MeSH Unique ID: D005025

Entry Terms:

  • Dichlorides, Ethylene
  • Dichloroethanes

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