Product Category: Industrial Solvents / Chlorinated Solvents
Chemical Name: Dichloromethane
Alternative Names: Methylene Chloride / DCM
CAS Number: 75-09-2
Chemical Formula: CH₂Cl₂
Molecular Weight: 84.93 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid
Product Overview
Methylene Chloride is a powerful chlorinated solvent with excellent solvency and rapid evaporation characteristics.
It is used in paint and coating removal, adhesives, chemical processing, extraction and specialised industrial-cleaning applications.
Typical Technical Properties
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-M3 |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Purity | Technical grades commonly ≥99% |
| Molecular Weight | 84.93 g/mol |
| Density at 20°C | Approx. 1.32–1.33 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | Approx. 39.6°C |
| Formula | CH₂Cl₂ |
| CAS Number | 75-09-2 |
| Flammability | Not readily flammable under normal conditions |
Current ASTM D4701 covers technical-grade Methylene Chloride and controls properties including appearance, specific gravity, distillation range, residue, acidity, water and free halogens.
Applications
- Paint and coating removal
- Adhesive formulations
- Chemical processing
- Extraction processes
- Resin processing
- Industrial cleaning
- Degreasing
- Specialty manufacturing
Key Benefits
- Strong solvent action
- Very rapid evaporation
- Excellent penetration
- Effective on many coatings, oils and organic materials
Storage & Safety
Methylene Chloride is highly volatile and presents significant inhalation and chronic exposure hazards.
Use only with appropriate ventilation and workplace exposure controls.
Store in tightly sealed compatible containers away from heat and incompatible chemicals.
