Dichloromethane PurSolv for GC, >=99.0%

Pursolv for GC


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

Properties

Vapour pressure 584 hPa (25 °C)
Water Solubility 20 g/L (20 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 556.1 °C
Explosion limit 13-22%(V)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.424
B pt. 39.8-40 °C
M pt. 95°C
Density 1.325 g/mL (25 °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
HS Code 29031200
Flash point 39-40°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
UN Number 1593

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 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.