Methylene Chloride (DCM)
Paint stripping / extraction • chlorinated solvent
Assay (DCM)
≥ 99.9%
Water (KF)
≤ 0.010% (100 ppm)
Boiling point
≈ 39.6–40.0 °C
Density (20 °C)
≈ 1.32 g/mL
Flash point
Not classified (non‑flammable)
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| DCM assay | 99.95% | ≥ 99.90% |
| Water (KF) | 60 ppm | ≤ 100 ppm |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 15 |
| Acidity (as HCl) | ≤ 2 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Free chlorine | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Residue on evap. | ≤ 5 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Stabilizer (amylene) | 15 ppm | 10–50 ppm |
| Appearance | clear, colorless, characteristic odor | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| DCM assay | 99.995% | ≥ 99.990% |
| Water (KF) | ≤ 50 ppm | ≤ 80 ppm |
| Residue on evap. | ≤ 3 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Acidity (as HCl) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Stabilizer | 3–15 ppm (as specified) | On request |
| Appearance | clear, colorless | — |
| Applications | Packaging | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Industrial paint/coating removal in controlled
systems. • Solvent extraction (oils, resins), process solvent in API/intermediates manufacture. • Vapor degreasing / precision cleaning; adhesive formulations; urethane foam processing. |
• 250 kg UN steel drums (phenolic lined). • Bulk road tanker / ISO tank (20–25 MT). |
• UN 1593 Class 6.1 (toxic); provide forced ventilation
and monitoring. Not flammable but high vapor pressure —
avoid confined spaces.
• Keep cool and out of sun; segregate from alkalis, reactive metals and strong oxidizers. Use closed systems to minimize exposure. • Compatible: 304/316L SS; carbon steel (suitable linings); PTFE. Avoid natural rubber and many plastics. |
Specs are representative; supply conforms to the COA for the lot
shipped. If you only stock one grade, remove the other tab to keep
leads focused.