| Dichloromethane (DCM, CH2CL2 , CAS 75-09-2) is a colorless, transparent, and volatile liquid with an ether-like pungent odor. It is a versatile solvent widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and coatings, while requiring careful handling as a Class 6.1 toxic substance (UN1593). |
| Physicochemical Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, clear, volatile liquid with an ether-like and slightly sweet odor |
| Molecular Weight | 84.93 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -97 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 39.75-40 °C (760 mmHg, lit.) |
| Density | 1.325 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor Pressure | 24.45 psi at 55 °C; 6.83 psi at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.424 (lit.) |
| Solubility |
- Slightly soluble in water (13 g/L at 20 °C)
- Miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform, and other chlorinated solvents |
| Flash Point | -14.1 °C (closed cup, flammable when vapor mixes with high-concentration oxygen) |
| Explosive Limits (Volume in Air) | 13%-22% (v/v, forms explosive mixtures at high vapor concentrations) |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; decomposes upon heating to release HCl, , , and phosgene (highly toxic) |
| Chemical Reactivity |
- Undergoes hydrolysis in alkaline solutions to form formaldehyde
- Participates in Friedel-Crafts reactions with benzene (e.g., forming diphenylmethane with ) - Can be fluorinated or iodinated (e.g., chlorine replaced by iodine with in acetone) |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | ~605 °C (requires high temperature for ignition) |
Shandong Avik Chemical Co., Ltd.
is located in Guangrao County, Shandong Province, a famous production base of chemical and rubber products in China. Our company relies on rich chemical resources to produce all kinds of chemical products and other rubber products. At present, the company has formed a cross regional and cross industry group company integrating production and trade.
Our main products include basic inorganic and organic chemicals. With qualified product quality, professional sales experience and better after-sales service,
our products such as methylene chloride, acetate, VAM, TCE, PCE, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, THF, etc have been exported
Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and the other countries all over the world.
Q: Can I get some samples?
A: Yes, We can provide sample free of charge.
Q: What kind of package do you have?
A: We have various of packages to meet needs of our customers,like Iron drums,plastic drums, IBC tanks, Flexitank, ISO TANK and bags etc.
Q :Which kind of payment terms do you accept?
A:We prefer TT, LC payment terms. Other payment terms are flexible to be further discussed.
Q:Can you give me a discount price?
A: Yes. It depends on your order quantity, please
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Q: How about your delivery? How long is your delivery time?
A: Prompt and reliable delivery by professional shipping lines. Generally it takes 14 days after deposit or original LC.