
Methylene Chloride (DCM) (মিথিলিন ক্লোরাইড) | Dichloromethane Solvent for Industrial & Laboratory Applications
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Methylene Chloride (Methylene Chloride / Dichloromethane, DCM) is a clear, volatile, non-flammable-to-readily-ignitable industrial solvent with excellent solvency and fast evaporation. It is widely used in adhesives, paint and coating processes, metal cleaning, chemical manufacturing, extraction processes, and laboratory applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Methylene Chloride |
| Chemical Name | Dichloromethane |
| Abbreviation | DCM |
| Chemical Formula | CH₂Cl₂ |
| CAS Number | 75-09-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 84.93 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, Colorless Liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic Sweet/Ethereal Odor |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 39.6°C |
| Solubility | Slightly Soluble in Water; Miscible with Many Organic Solvents |
| Grade | Industrial / Technical / Laboratory Grade, Depending on Product |
| Purity | According to Manufacturer Specification |
| Storage | Cool, Dry, Well-Ventilated Area in a Tightly Closed Container |
Methylene Chloride, also known as Dichloromethane (DCM), is a clear, colorless, highly volatile chlorinated solvent with a characteristic sweet odor. Due to its strong solvency, low boiling point, and rapid evaporation, it is widely used in a variety of industrial and technical applications.
Methylene Chloride is commonly used as a solvent in adhesive formulations, paint and coating products, degreasing and metal-cleaning processes, chemical manufacturing, extraction processes, and laboratory applications. It can dissolve or soften a wide range of organic materials and is therefore useful in specialized industrial formulations.
It is also used as a process solvent in certain manufacturing and extraction applications. Because Methylene Chloride is highly volatile and exposure can present significant health risks, it should only be handled by trained personnel using appropriate engineering controls, ventilation, PPE, and the manufacturer's SDS.
This product is intended for industrial, technical, or laboratory applications according to its supplied grade. It should not be used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food applications unless specifically supplied and certified for that particular use.
Methylene Chloride requires careful handling. Its vapors can be harmful, and significant exposure can affect the central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged exposure can pose serious health risks.