Dichloromethane (DCM) introduction:
Basic Information
Chemical Name: Dichloromethane
Other Name: Methylene chloride
Abbreviation: DCM
CAS Number: 75-09-2
Molecular Formula: CH2Cl2
Molecular Weight: 84.93
Characteristics
Dichloromethane is an odorless liquid with a sweet, penetrating, ether-like odor.
It has a density of 1.325 g/mL at 25°C.
Uses
Globally, Dichloromethane is primarily used as an industrial solvent due to its excellent solvency and low toxicity.
It is also used for degreasing purposes, effectively removing oils and greases from surfaces.
In the food industry, Dichloromethane (DCM) is used for decaffeinating coffee. The caffeine is first dissolved out during the brewing process and then removed using Dichloromethane.
Product Specification
Items | Specifications |
Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid |
Purity | ≥99.9 % |
Chroma (Apha) | ≤10 |
Water Content | ≤ 0.010% |
Acidity | ≤ 0.0004% |
Residue On Evaporation | ≤ 0.001% |
Packing :
270kg/drum