METHYLENE DICHLORIDE
MDC is a clear, colourless, volatile liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon with a sweet, pleasant smell. Not miscible with water, but miscible with many organic solvents. It’s widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Other Names
- Dichloromethane, Methylene chloride, Aerothene MM, Methane dichloride
- Chemical Formula
- CH2Cl2
- CAS No
- 75-09-2
- Molar Mass
- 84.93 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.95 % |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid Free From Suspended Materials |
| Colour (H.U) | 15 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 27 °C | 1.319 - max |
| Non Volatile Matter | 20 ppm - max |
| Water Content | 90 ppm - max |
| Chloroform | 30 ppm - max |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 30 ppm - max |
Applications:
As a solvent in paint removers, in aerosol formulations, as a degreasing agent.
As a solvent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, in electronics manufacturing and as an ethane foam blowing agent.
As an extraction solvent in the preparation of decaffeinated coffee, hop extracts and spice oleoresins.
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