Chemical Name: Dichloromethane

Synonyms: 1,1-Dichloromethane, DCM, Methylene dichloride, Freon-30, Khladon-30, Chlorocarbon, MEC, MC

CAS No.: 75-09-2

H.S. Code: 2903.12.0000

EINECS No.: 200-838-9

EC INDEX No.: 602-004-00-3

Main applications:

Methylene Chloride is used in pharmaceutics and cosmetics: process solvent, extracting agent, tablet coatings; metallurgy and electrical engineering industry: surfaces degreasing agent; food industry: caffeine extractive agent; Chemical industry: solvent in the production of acetate fibers, photographic films, film strips, plastics processing, polyurethanes and polycarbonate production; paint and varnish strippers (contain 70 – 90% of dichloromethane by weight), solvent to replace 1,1,1-trichloroethane in adhesives and glues formulations, solvent vapor depressant in aerosol applications, also contributes to reduced flammability, foam blowing agent for flexible polyurethane foams.

Technical Data of Methylene Chloride:

Guaranteed storage life: 12 months from the date of manufacturing.

Packing: Van Leer drums 270±0,150 kgs net each, 80 drums per 20” sea container, 200 drums per wagon, iso-containers, railway tanks

Transportation information:

• Land transport: RID/ADR class: 6.1; DOT(USA) class : 6.1, PGIII, UN No.1593, Shipping name: Dichloromethane;
• Sea transport: IMO/IMDG class: 6.1, PGIII, UN No.1593, Shipping name: Dichloromethane;
• Air transport: ICAO/IATA class: 6.1, PG III, UN No.1593, Shipping name: Dichloromethane.

Labelling:

• Xn (Harmful) Symbol
• T(Toxic) Symbol
  R/S phrases: R40, S(-2)-23-24/25-36/37