Ethylene Dichlorides

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.326.146.379.350 - D02.455.526.439.458

**Synonyms:** - Dichloroethanes