CAS 75-09-2
Methylene Chloride
CAS 75-09-2CH2Cl284.9 g/mol
Methylene Chloride is a highly effective solvent widely used in paint stripping and removal. This colorless, volatile liquid is known for its rapid evaporation and strong solvency. Industries like pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and metal cleaning rely on its superior performance. Its technical grade formulation, featuring stabilizers such as cyclohexane and methanol, ensures consistent quality. As a vital compound in industrial applications, Methylene Chloride caters to diverse sectors across East Africa, including Kenya, where it is typically supplied in 250 kg drums.
Main applicationPaint stripping and removal — Removes solvents effectively from surfaces Adhesives and sealants — Serves as a solvent/carrier for resins Pharmaceuticals — Used as an extraction solvent and reaction medium Metal cleaning and degreasing — Effective in vapor degreasing Aerosol formulations — Acts as a solvent and propellant ingredient Polyurethane foam — Used in foam blowing Plastics processing — Facilitates cellulose ester and fibre formation Printing industry — Utilized in lithographic printing and cleaning Miscellaneous extraction — Extracts fats and paraffins, and used in perfume production
Methylene Chloride is significant across industries for its strong solvency and rapid evaporation. It addresses the need for efficient paint removal, effective adhesive application, and precise metal cleaning, making it an indispensable tool for industrial operations. The reliable supply of quality-tested product ensures that businesses in East Africa maintain productivity and meet regulatory standards without interruption, fostering industrial growth in the region.
Also known as
- Dichloromethane
- DCM
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Typically supplied in 250 kg drums
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 75-09-2
- Chemical formula
- CH2Cl2
- Molecular weight
- 84.9 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless volatile liquid
- Density
- 1.33 g/cm³
- Concentration
- Variable stabilizers present
- Boiling Point
- 39.8 °C
- Vapor Pressure
- 350 mm Hg at 20°C
Methylene Chloride, with the molecular formula CH2Cl2, is a clear, colorless liquid notable for its chloroform-like odor. Its density is approximately 1.33 g/cm³, and it has a boiling point of about 39.8°C. Known chemically as dichloromethane, it exhibits a high vapor pressure around 350 mm Hg at 20°C, facilitating rapid evaporation. This makes it an ideal solvent for processes requiring quick drying times, such as paint stripping and adhesives application. Buyers often choose the technical grade due to its stabilizers, which extend shelf-life and performance without compromising its strong solvency. Selecting the appropriate grade, considering factors like stabilizer presence and concentration, is crucial for process compatibility and efficiency.
Delivery
Methylene Chloride is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paint stripping and removal — Removes solvents effectively from surfaces Adhesives and sealants — Serves as a solvent/carrier for resins Pharmaceuticals — Used as an extraction solvent and reaction medium Metal cleaning and degreasing — Effective in vapor degreasing Aerosol formulations — Acts as a solvent and propellant ingredient Polyurethane foam — Used in foam blowing Plastics processing — Facilitates cellulose ester and fibre formation Printing industry — Utilized in lithographic printing and cleaning Miscellaneous extraction — Extracts fats and paraffins, and used in perfume production
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Quick evaporation — Ideal for fast-drying applications Strong solvency — Efficiently dissolves a wide range of materials Non-flammable — Enhances safety in handling Stabilized formulation — Improves shelf-life and reliability Highly effective in diverse industries — Meets various industrial needs Consistent quality — Batch-tested for reassurance
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Methylene Chloride?
The CAS registry number for Methylene Chloride is 75-09-2. Its chemical formula is CH2Cl2, with a molecular weight of 84.9 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride is also referred to as Dichloromethane and DCM. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Methylene Chloride is supplied?
Methylene Chloride is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Methylene Chloride supplied at?
Methylene Chloride is supplied at a concentration of Variable stabilizers present. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Methylene Chloride look like?
Methylene Chloride is described as clear, colorless volatile liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Methylene Chloride used for?
Common applications include paint stripping and removal — Removes solvents effectively from surfaces Adhesives and sealants — Serves as a solvent/carrier for resins Pharmaceuticals — Used as an extraction solvent and reaction medium Metal cleaning and degreasing — Effective in vapor degreasing Aerosol formulations — Acts as a solvent and propellant ingredient Polyurethane foam — Used in foam blowing Plastics processing — Facilitates cellulose ester and fibre formation Printing industry — Utilized in lithographic printing and cleaning Miscellaneous extraction — Extracts fats and paraffins and and used in perfume production. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Methylene Chloride available in?
Methylene Chloride is supplied in Typically supplied in 250 kg drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride is recorded against the EC number 200-838-9 and the HS customs code 290312. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Methylene Chloride
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Methylene chloridewebbook.nist.gov
- 2.Substance Information - ECHAecha.europa.eu
- 3.Methylene Chloride Imports in Kenya - Volzavolza.com
- 4.Methylene Chloride - an overview | ScienceDirect Topicssciencedirect.com
- 5.1910.1052 App A - Substance Safety Data Sheet and Technical Guidelines for Methylene Chloride | Occupational Safety and Health Administrationosha.prod.pace.dol.gov
- 6.1.3.1.4 Miscellaneous industrial usesone.oecd.org
- 7.Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane, DCM) CASRN: 75-09-2nepis.epa.gov
- 8.Methylene chloride (EHC 164, 1996, 2nd edition)inchem.org
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- 11.Kenya Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) imports by country | 2022 | Datawits.worldbank.org
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- 13.The Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Management of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Materials) Regulations - Kenya Lawnew.kenyalaw.org
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