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Dichloromethane
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Dichloromethane |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DCM;Methylene chloride;Dichloromethane |
| Chinese name | 二氯甲烷 |
| Chinese synonyms | DCM;甲撑氯;二氯甲烷 |
| Chemical category | Chlorinated Solvents |
| CAS No. | 75-09-2 |
| EINECS No. | 200-838-9 |
| Molecular formula | CH2Cl2 |
| Molecular weight | 84.93 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.02%; acidity (as HCl) ≤0.001%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; non-volatile matter ≤0.001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with ethereal odor, non-flammable, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Paint stripper, pharmaceutical extraction solvent, degreasing agent, aerosol propellant, foam blowing agent