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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 75-09-2
Methylene Chloride
METHYLENE CHLORIDE=Dichloromethane=DCM
Methylene Chloride
Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) is a chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbon that is slightly soluble in water but miscible with other organic solvents in all proportions, non-flammable but suspected of being carcinogenic.
Uses and Benefits
•It rapidly penetrates hardened epoxy, polyurethane, and cellulosic paint layers, causing them to blister in seconds and easily detach from the surface.
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameMethylene Chloride
Chemical FormulaCH2Cl2
CAS Number75-09-2
EC Number200-838-9
Molecular Weight84.93
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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