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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ECOLOGICAL FACT SHEET Chloroethylene (vinyl chloride)
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Chloroethylene (vinyl chloride) is a highly flammable chemical which exists as a gas at room
temperature. It is used in producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which in turn is widely used in the
manufacture of plastics. It is moderately soluble in water and may enter the aquatic environment
via discharges from chemical plants where it is manufactured or used, and spills.
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Chemical Name: Chloroethylene {vinyl chloride)
CAS Number: 75-01-4
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Toxic Substances