Dichloromethane
Possible carcinogen.
Functional Use in Foods: Extraction Solvent
Chemical Formula |
CH2Cl2 |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 84.93 |
CAS # |
75-09-2 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
2 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (CH2Cl2) | Min. 99.0% |
Distillation Range | 39.0°-41.0°C |
Specific Gravity | 1.318-1.323 |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Acidity (as HCl) | 10 mg/kg |
Free Halogens | To pass test |
Lead | 1 mg/kg |
Nonvolatile Residue | 0.015% |
Water | 0.02% |
Shipping Information |
Dichloromethane, 6.1, UN1593, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
UPS limit |
10 L |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.