[PDF] dichloromethane

Is dichloromethane miscible with water?

Dichloromethane ( DCM, methylene chloride, or methylene bichloride) is an organochlorine compound with the formula C H 2 Cl 2. This colorless, volatile liquid with a chloroform -like, sweet odor is widely used as a solvent. Although it is not miscible with water, it is slightly polar, and miscible with many organic solvents.

Is methylene chloride a dichloromethane?

Methylene chloride can be referred to as dichloromethane or DCM and is sold under a variety of trade names. It is identified by its Chemical Abstract Number: 75-09-2. Q10. What advice does EPA have for consumers and workers to reduce exposure when methylene chloride is used as paint and coating removal products?

How is dichloromethane produced?

Dichloromethane is commonly produced by chlorinating methane. The process also produces the other three C 1 chlorohydrocarbons—chloromethane, trichloromethane (chloroform), and tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride). The four are separated via distillation.

What is dichloromethane used for?

Dichloromethane extract of Asparagopsis taxiformis, a seaweed fodder for cattle, has been found to reduce their methane emissions by 79%. It is used as the principal component of various paint and lacquer strippers. Dichloromethane is widely used as a solvent in part because it is relatively inert.