Methylene Chloride – Solvent and Industrial Chemical

🧪 CAS Number: 75-09-2

🌟 Product Description

Methylene chloride is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild chloroform-like odor. With high solvency power and fast evaporation rate, it is widely used in paint removers, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and industrial cleaning applications. Although its flammability is low, it must be handled with care due to toxicity risks.

🏭 Applications

🎨 Paint and coating removers

🧴 Adhesive and resin solvent

💊 Pharmaceutical processing

⚗️ Solvent in chemical synthesis

🛢️ Industrial cleaning formulations

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Mild chloroform-like

Molecular Formula: CH2Cl2

Molecular Weight: 84.93 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~1.33 g/cm³

Boiling Point: ~40 °C

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

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Methylene chloride is harmful if inhaled or exposed for long periods. It should be used in well-ventilated areas with proper gloves, goggles, and masks. Although low in flammability, it must be kept away from heat and open flames.

🔑 Keywords

methylene chloride, CAS 75-09-2, solvent, paint remover, adhesive, industrial chemical

📛 Other Names

Dichloromethane, DCM