Dichloromethane is one of four chlorocarbons that are produced by chlorinating methane. The others that result during this process are chloromethane, trichloromethane (chloroform) and tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride). Dichloromethane is the least toxic of the carbons produced during this process, but it still poses a health risk as it is a highly volatile liquid. The volatility is one of its key properties allowing it to be easily removed.
Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) is used in the transportation industry to degrease metal surface for cars, airplane components and railroad tracks. It is also used in organic chemistry labs, in consumer products, and in plastic and acrylic manufacturing.
Dichloromethane is one of four chlorocarbons that are produced by chlorinating methane. The others that result during this process are chloromethane, trichloromethane (chloroform) and tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride). Dichloromethane is the least toxic of the carbons produced during this process, but it still poses a health risk as it is a highly volatile liquid. The volatility is one of its key properties allowing it to be easily removed.
Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) is used in the transportation industry to degrease metal surface for cars, airplane components and railroad tracks. It is also used in organic chemistry labs, in consumer products, and in plastic and acrylic manufacturing.
- Foam industries
- Reagent
- Varnish
- Production of aerosols
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
- Commercial paint strippers and degreasing applications.
Product Information
| CAS | 75-09-2 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Methylene chloride, Methylene dichloride, Dichloro-Methane, Methylene bichloride, Methane dichloride, Solaesthin, Solmethine |
| Assay | Min 99.90% |
| PubChem ID | 6344 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Max 10 |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Odor | Midly sweet |
| Melting point | -95 °C / 139 °F |
| Boiling Point | 40 °C / 104 °F |
| Vapor pressure | 353.2 mmHg at 20 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.3180 - 1.3210 at 25 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 556 °C / 1033 °F |
| Molecular formula | CH2Cl2 |
| Molecular weight | 84.93 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Max 5 ppm as HCL |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Evaporation rate | 0.7 (Ether = 1) |
| Flash Point | 624 ‐ 662 °C / 1155 ‐ 1224 °F |
| Residue after evaporation | <0.0005% |
| Vapor density | 2.93 at 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) |
| Viscosity | 0.41 mPa.s @ 25 °C (77 °F) |
| Water | Max 100 ppm |
