Dichloromethane, ACS, 99.5+%, stab. with amylene, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Maximum level of impurities: Color (APHA) 10, Evaporation residue 0.002%, Titratable acid 0.0003meq/g, Free halogens P.T., H₂O 0.02%

Dichloromethane is a chlorinated hydrocarbon that has been employed as a pharamacuetical applications. Mainly, it's utilization as a solvent in manufacturing and food engineering. It is too useful in the drinking bird heat engine. It was the solvent of choice for caffeine extraction. It is likewise employed as a solvent and paint remover. It is useful for the fraction of flash pyrolysis oil and for the extraction of benzo-15-crown-5.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Color: Colorless
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Beilstein: 1730800
• Solubility Information: Miscible in ethyl acetate,alcohol,hexanes,methanol,diethyl ether,n-octanol,acetone benzene,carbon tetrachloride,diethyl ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 84.93
• Grade: ACS
• Density: 1.325 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 39°C to 40°C
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Ignition Point: 605°C (1121°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4244
• Vapor Pressure: 475 hPa (356mm Hg) at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Dichloromethane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dichloromethane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methylene chloride

RUO – Research Use Only