Application | ||
---|---|---|
It is used as a solvent in paint strippers and removers, as a process solvent in the synthesis of drugs, pharmaceuticals, and film coatings, as an extraction solvent for hops and spice oleoresins, and as a metal cleaning and finishing solvent for electronics. It is used for decaffeination, aerosol formulations, as a degreasing agent, as a blowing agent for ethane and polyurethane foam, and as a propellant for insecticides |
Description | ||
---|---|---|
Dichloromethane (DCM or methylene chloride, methylene bichloride) is an organochlorine compound with the formula CH2Cl2. 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. |
Unit | ||
---|---|---|
- |
Currency | ||
---|---|---|
- |
Value | ||
---|---|---|
- |
Listing Type | ||
---|---|---|
Product |
Published | ||
---|---|---|
Apr 03, 2023 |
Last Edited | ||
---|---|---|
Apr 03, 2023 |
Categories | ||
---|---|---|
Chemicals |