2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether is a versatile ether. 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ethey are mainly used as chemical intermediates in the manufacture of pesticides. It is also used as a solvent for chemical reactions, as a detergent, as a component of paints and varnishes, as a rust inhibitor, as a dewaxing agent, as a wetting agent, as a soil fumigant, or as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals. In addition, 2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ethe is used as a cross-linking agent in the preparation of heavy metal absorbents.