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Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)
Chlorinated solvent for pharmaceutical manufacturing, extraction processes and metal cleaning and degreasing.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Chlorinated solvent
- CAS 75-09-2
- Purity ≥ 99.90 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) is a chlorinated solvent (CAS 75-09-2 · CH₂Cl₂). Main applications: pharmaceutical manufacturing, extraction processes, metal cleaning and degreasing and adhesives and sealants.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH. Its use is restricted under Annex XVII of REACH: supplied to industrial and professional users only.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.90 % |
| Colour (Hazen) | ≤ 10 |
| Water content | ≤ 50 ppm |
| Content (CHCl₃) | ≤ 50 ppm |
| Content (CCl₄) | ≤ 4 ppm |
| Non-volatile matter | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Free halogens | Pass |
| Stabiliser (2-methyl-2-butene) | 30–50 ppm |
| Acidity (HCl) | ≤ 5.0 ppm |
Specifications
| Product type | Chlorinated solvent |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 75-09-2 |
| Molecular formula | CH₂Cl₂ |
| Molecular weight | 84.93 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Dichloromethane, DCM, methane dichloride |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
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