- Primary category
- Specialty Chemicals & Intermediates
- Product Family
- Specialty Solvents & Process Fluids
Product overview
Dichloromethane (DCM) is a dense chlorinated solvent used in extraction, synthesis, coatings, adhesives and analytical work. Procurement should define purity, water, acidity, nonvolatile residue, stabilizer and destination-market restrictions.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical extraction, Reaction solvent and process cleaning, Coatings, adhesives and resin processing.
Product information
- Applications:
- Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical extraction, Reaction solvent and process cleaning, Coatings, adhesives and resin processing, Analytical and chromatography applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Toxic by inhalation and suspected of causing cancer; prolonged exposure can affect the central nervous system. Although not readily flammable, heat can generate hazardous decomposition products; commonly transported as UN 1593, Class 6.1, Packing Group III. Any UN number, hazard class or packing group applies only when confirmed for the quoted concentration and physical form in the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated toxic-material area. Protect from heat, direct sunlight, strong oxidizers, active metals and incompatible bases; use closed transfer and vapor controls.