Toxic substances list: 1,2-dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloroethane is used in Canada primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of vinyl chloride and, in small quantities, in the manufacture of motor antiknock fluids for export. Most of the 1,2-dichloroethane released to the Canadian environment enters the air, particularly during its production and during the production of vinyl chloride monomer. Other sources of entry include the discharge of effluents from industries that use or produce 1,2-dichloroethane, effluents from the treatment of contaminated groundwater, air emissions and leachates from waste disposal sites, and long-range atmospheric transport from other countries.
For information on Canada's international engagement on this substance, please visit:
- Protocol to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) on Heavy Metals
- Rotterdam Convention
CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) registry number: 107-06-2
Risk Assessment
- Priority Substances List Assessment Report
- Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- CEPA 1999 Schedule 1 - List of Toxic Substances - This substance has been added to the List of Toxic Substances. It is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that:
c) constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. - Full life cycle management of the substance (Track 2) under the Toxic Substances Management Policy
Source(s)
This substance is entering the environment from the following source(s):
Strategic Options Report
Click on the following link to view strategies and actions recommended to manage risks associated with the substance:
Risk Management Tool(s)
Tool(s) developed to manage risks associated with the substance:
- Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations
- Environmental Performance Agreement Respecting the Production and Distribution of 1,2-Dichloroethane, 2001
- Environmental Emergency Regulations
- Memorandum of Understanding for Environmental Protection Through Action Under CCPA Responsible Care® Between The Canadian Chemical Producer's Association (CCPA) and Her Majesty the Queen In Right Of Canada as Represented By The Minister of the Environment, The Minister of Industry and the Minister of Health, herein after referred to as the Government Of Ontario and Her Majesty The Queen (Expired)
Consultation
Consultation (past and present) on the substance:
Other Information
Contact
Substances Management Information Line
Chemicals Management Plan
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999 (in Canada) or 819-938-3232
Fax: 819-938-3231
E-mail: substances@ec.gc.ca