Methylene Chloride
CH2Cl2
CAS:
75-09-2
Dichloromethane, Methylene Dichloride, Solmethine, DCM, MDC
Description:
Methylene Chloride is a clear, colorless and volatile liquid with a slightly sweet scent. It is not miscible with water, and this polar aprotic solvent is miscible with many organic solvents.
Applications
- Solvent in Paint Remover Formulations
- Processing of Chlorinated Polymers
- Solvent for Pharmaceuticals Processing
- Laundry Liquids
- Industrial Cleaners & Fluids
- Blowing Agent for PU Foams
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 83.919 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 39.6 |
| Melting Point at760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -96.7 |
| Flash Point | – | ASTM D93-18 | Not Available |
| Specific Gravity at 25 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 1.33 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 0.41 |
| Solubility at 25℃ in Water | g/L | ASTM D2042-15 | 17.5 |
| Vapor Pressure at 20 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 349 |
| Density at 20 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 1.3266 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 0.7 |
Methylene Chloride