Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane , is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet scent. It has strong solubility, low flammability, high cost yield, recyclability and rapid evaporation characters , so is primarily used as an industrial solvent and also as a potent paint stripper and paint thinner.
Application
1. Polyurethane foaming agent / blowing agent to produce flexible PU foam
2 .Mold discharging agent
3. Metal degreaser
4. Pharmaceutical intermediate
5. Decaffeination agent to remove caffeine from unroasted coffee beans and tea leaves, to make decaffeinated coffee and tea
6. In manufacturing of adhesive,safety film,polycarbonate , agrochemical
Identifiers
• Chemical Formula : CH2Cl2
• CAS Number : 75-09-2
• UN Number : 1593
• Appearance : Colorless liquid
• Odor : Faint, chloroform-like
• Synonyms : Dichloromethane;DCM;Methylene Chloride;MC; Narkotil;Solaesthin;Di-clo;Refrigerant-30;Freon-30;R-30;MDC