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METHYLENE CHLORIDE
Due to its high solvent capacity, methylene chloride offers a range of widely versatile applications. Methylene chloride acts as a solvent and extraction agent for lubricants, oils, mineral oils, waxes, resins, cellulose ester, caffeine, etc. in the metal-working, textiles, leather, plastics, pharmaceuticals and food industries. It is also used as a component in paint stripping and metal degreasing agents, as propellant additive and in removal-agent formulations for the production of polyurethane foam. Methylene chloride is also well-known as a highly efficient solvent and propellant component in sprays, whereby its application in cosmetic preparations is restricted to 35% (EC Dir. 96/335). Due to its volatility, exercise particular caution during application and handling of methylene chloride. As with other CHCs, methylene chloride may have a detrimental effect on health and the environment if incorrectly applied. It is therefore vitally important to train personnel in the safe handling, storage and disposal of CHCs and to instruct them in standard safety procedures. For further details, please refer to the safety data sheets. Your local Dow office or distributor will be pleased to provide you with any further information.

Physical and chemical properties of methylene chloride Chemical description Formula Molecular weight (g/mol) CAS No. EINECS No. EEC index no. Boiling point Freezing point Flash point Incipient thermal decomposition Autoignition temperature Flammability limits (vol. % in the air) Flammability limits (vol. % in oxygen) Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane) CH2CI2 84,94 000075-09-2 200-838-9 602-004-00-3 40 C -97 C none (PMCC/TOC/COC) 120 C 640 C 13-22 15-67 1,25 2,0 wt. % (25 C) 0,2 wt. % (25 C) 38,1C 1,5 wt. % 1,325 g/cm3 0,0014/ C 0,425 mPas 28,12 mN/m 1,0 kJ/kg/ C 330 kJ/kg 2,93 24 000 V 10,7 1,81 x 108 2 136

Information relating to the environment, health and safety: Methylene chloride evaporates more rapidly than other solvents normally employed in industrial applications. Make sure, therefore, that the threshold limits values for solvent vapour concentrations in the workplace are not exceeded and that restrictions on emissions are maintained. Take special precautions where necessary (additional ventilation, possibly protective masks). Any pertinent restrictions on emissions should be observed according to each application. Methylene chloride does not destroy the ozone layer. It influences only to a very minor extent smog formation, global warming and acid rain. Methylene chloride is biologically degradable in the environment.

Distribution coefficient Log. P (octanol/water) Solubility (solvent in water) Solubility (water in solvent) Azeotropic with water (boiling point) Azeotropic with water (water in condensate) Density (20 C) Volume Coefficient of expansion, 20 30C Viscosity (20 C) Surface tension (20 C) Specific heat Vaporization heat at boiling point Vapour density (air = 1.00) Dielectric strength Dielectric constant (24 C, 100 MHz) Specific resistance (24 C, ohm cm) Relative evaporation rate (diethyl ether = 1) Kauri-butanol value

Physical and chemical properties of methylene chloride -20C Vapour pressure Saturation concentration hPa g/m3 ppm 64,9 273 64 084 0C 191 742 188 638 20C 474 1 709 467 522 40C 1 025 3 456 1 012 043

Workplace concentration UK: OEL list EH 40/98, MEL US: ACGIH (1997), TLV ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 100 348 50 174

Notice: The above data have been obtained in laboratory tests and are typical of the product. They do not however constitute sales specifications and should not be regarded as such.

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