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| Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane) |
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| CH2Cl2 |
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Methylene chloride has a variety of applications based mainly on its high solvency power and low boiling point. Uses include: paint and varnish stripper formulations
a degreaser
extraction in food and pharmaceutical industries
as a solvent in aerosol formulations
adhesive formulations
process solvent in polycarbonate production
plastic processing
metal and textile treatment
secondary blowing agent in flexible polyurethane foams . |
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APPEARANCE
COLOUR
ODOUR
SOLUBILITY
Liquid
Clear
Characteristic
Slightly soluble in water.
BOILING POINT (°C)
RELATIVE DENSITY
39.8
1.320
MELTING POINT (°C)
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1)
96.7
2.93
AUTO IGNITION
TEMPERATURE (°C)
556
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%)
14
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) 22
PARTITION COEFFICIENT
1.25
(N-Octanol/Water)
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