Methylene chloride is highly volatile and nonflammable, and among chlorinated solvents, it demonstrates excellent solubility for fats and oils. Consequently, methylene chloride is used in a broad array of applications as a paint remover, urethane foaming agent, and also as a reaction solvent for producing polycarbonate resin and photographic film. Owing to the above mentioned properties solubility, methylene chloride is also widely used for cleaning metals.
General applications;
- Reaction solvent for producing polycarbonate resin
- Extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals
- Paint remover
- Material for adhesive agents
- Urethane foaming agent
- Reaction solvent for producing photographic film
Product Properties:
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
|---|---|
| Water Content | < 0.02 % |
| Density (20/40°C) | 1.326 |
| Solubility | 2.0 g/ 100 g of water (20°C) |
| Free acid (as HCl) | 0.001 % |
| Boiling point | 40.2°C |
Special characteristics:
- Colorless and volatile liquid
- Nonflammable
- Methylene chloride has excellent solubility compared to other chlorinated solvents