PACKAGING

drums, bulk, vats

MANUFACTURER

European Union

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Methylene chloride (dichloromethane) is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, chemical formula CH2Cl2. It is an organic chlorine-containing solvent with high solvency for a variety of organic compounds such as fats, oils, resins, plastics, paints and varnishes. Methylene chloride has a low boiling point and evaporates quickly, making it useful for numerous industrial applications.

APPLICATIONS

– Solvent in chemical and pharmaceutical industries: Methylene chloride is used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, adhesives, resins and synthetic polymers. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the extraction and purification of active ingredients.

– Cleaning and dehydration: Methylene chloride is used for cleaning metals, where it effectively removes contaminants such as grease and oil. It is also used for dehydrating gases and solvents.

– Coatings and paints: Due to its ability to evaporate quickly and good solvent properties, methylene chloride is used as a base for the manufacture of paints, coatings and varnishes.

– Paint removal and cleaning: It is used to remove old paints and varnishes from various surfaces such as metal, wood, concrete, making it popular in restoration work and repair work.

– Pesticide and herbicide production: Methylene chloride is also used in the production of pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of chemical compounds.

Methylene chloride is an important and powerful solvent used in many industries due to its physicochemical properties and its ability to dissolve a variety of substances.