Also known as: Dichloromethane, DCM, methylene dichloride
CAS 75-09-2CH2Cl2Enquire for availability
Methylene Chloride is a powerful non-flammable chlorinated solvent for stripping and extraction, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
75-09-2
Formula
CH2Cl2
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical grade, 99.9% min
Packing
270 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Methylene Chloride is a powerful non-flammable chlorinated solvent for stripping and extraction. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless volatile liquid with a sweet chloroform-like odour, in technical / pharmaceutical grade, 99.9% min, with an assay of 99.9% min. The CAS number is 75-09-2 and the molecular formula is CH2Cl2.
Applications of Methylene Chloride
Typical applications include:
Paint and varnish stripping formulations
Extraction solvent in pharmaceutical and decaffeination processes
Polyurethane foam blowing and adhesive formulation
Vapour degreasing of metal parts
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 270 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated store away from light, aluminium and strong bases. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Methylene Chloride
CAS No.
75-09-2
Formula
CH2Cl2
Appearance
Clear colourless volatile liquid with a sweet chloroform-like odour
Grade
Technical / pharmaceutical grade, 99.9% min
Purity / Assay
99.9% min
Assay
99.9% min
Water
0.02% max
Boiling point
40 °C
Flash point
None (non-flammable)
Stabiliser
Amylene / cyclohexane
Hazard class
UN 1593, Class 6.1
Packing
270 kg MS drum · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, ventilated store away from light, aluminium and strong bases
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Paint and varnish stripping formulations
Extraction solvent in pharmaceutical and decaffeination processes
Polyurethane foam blowing and adhesive formulation
Vapour degreasing of metal parts
What packing is Methylene Chloride supplied in?
Methylene Chloride is supplied in 270 kg MS drum · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Methylene Chloride do you stock?
We supply technical / pharmaceutical grade, 99.9% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Methylene Chloride outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
