Dichloromethane PurSolv for GC 99

Pursolv for GC


Linear Formula:  CH2Cl2
Molecular Weight:  84.93 g/mo
CAS Number: 75-09-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 24.45 psi ( 55 °C)
Autoignition temp. 1223 °F
Explosion limit 22 %
Assay Purity > 99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4235-1.4245
B pt. 39.8-40 °C (lit.)
Density 1.320-1.330 g/L at 20 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315 - H319 - H336 - H351
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P261 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

Description

Application
It functions as a solvent for extractions in labs and pharmaceuticals in paint strippers degreasers and aerosol propellants and as a process aid in food extraction (now restricted).

Purpose
Its primary purpose is as an effective low-boiling solvent for dissolving organics and facilitating separations prized for rapid evaporation despite toxicity concerns.

General Description
Dichloromethane (CHCl) also known as methylene chloride is a colorless volatile liquid with a sweet chloroform-like odor. It has a low boiling point of 39.6C density of 1.33 gcm and is moderately polar with limited water solubility.