Methylene Chloride

Methylene dichloride (CH2Cl2) or dichloromethane (DCM), is a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. It is high volatility and ability to dissolve many organic compounds. It is widely used as an industrial solvent, particularly in paint strippers, pharmaceuticals, metal degreasing & and aerosol formulations.

Applications of Methylene dichloride:

• Paint and Coating Stripping: Methylene dichloride is a dominant ingredient in paint removers and varnishes due to its ability to quickly dissolve coatings without damaging underlying substrates (like metal or wood).

• Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing: It is used to remove grease and oils from metal surfaces, crucial in aerospace (aircraft components), electronics (cleaning circuit boards) and automotive industries.

• Foam Blowing Agent: It acts as a blowing agent for polyurethane foam, generating gas to create foam structures.

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing: It is used as an extraction solvent to remove caffeine from unroasted coffee beans and tea leaves. It is also used to create hops extract for beer and extract spices for flavoring.

• Chemical Synthesis and Adhesives: It is used as a reaction solvent in the chemical industry for producing polycarbonate resins and as an ingredient in solvent-based adhesives and sealants.

• Laboratory Solvent: It is commonly used in laboratory settings for analytical chemistry, including chromatography, extraction and sample preparation

Methylene Dichloride – Product Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Methylene Dichloride

• Other Name: Dichloromethane (DCM)

• Chemical Formula: CH₂Cl₂

• Molecular Weight: 84.93 g/mol

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

• Odor: Mild sweet chloroform-like odor

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with organic solvents

• Boiling Point: 39.6°C

• Density: Approx. 1.32 g/cm³

• Assay (CH₂Cl₂): 99.5% Min

• Water Content: 0.02% Max

• Acidity (as HCl): 0.001% Max

• Non-Volatile Residue: 0.005% Max

• Color (APHA): 10 Max

• CAS Number: 75-09-2

• HS Code: 29031200

• Grades Available: Industrial Grade, Technical Grade & Pharma Grade

Packaging: 250 Kg. Drum

MOQ: 250 Kg.