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Dichloromethane

What is Dichloromethane?

Dichloromethane is a chlorinated volatile organic compound (VOC) also known as methylene chloride. It is a colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor and has been widely used as an industrial solvent, paint stripper, degreasing agent, extraction solvent, and chemical intermediate.

Because of its extensive historical use, dichloromethane is commonly encountered at industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, solvent-handling operations, hazardous waste sites, and locations where chlorinated solvents were stored, used, or disposed of.

Dichloromethane may also form as an intermediate or daughter product during the anaerobic degradation of more highly chlorinated methanes, including carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.

What is Dichloromethane?

Dichloromethane is a chlorinated volatile organic compound (VOC) also known as methylene chloride. It is a colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor and has been widely used as an industrial solvent, paint stripper, degreasing agent, extraction solvent, and chemical intermediate.

Because of its extensive historical use, dichloromethane is commonly encountered at industrial facilities, manufacturing sites, solvent-handling operations, hazardous waste sites, and locations where chlorinated solvents were stored, used, or disposed of.

Dichloromethane may also form as an intermediate or daughter product during the anaerobic degradation of more highly chlorinated methanes, including carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.