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1,2-dibromoethane: properties and incident management

Information about 1,2-dibromoethane for use in responding to chemical incidents.

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1,2-dibromoethane is also known as ethylene dibromide and EDB.

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Published 1 July 2014
Last updated 5 March 2025 show all updates
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  2. Added general information document.

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  4. Updated chemical name to 1,2-dibromoethane.

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