The chemical substance titled "Dichloromethane" belongs to the category "ROTIDRY® plus - with molecular sieve." It is also known as Methylene chloride and falls under the substance groups "Halogenated hydrocarbons, aliphatic, saturated" and "Chlorine compounds, organic." This compound has a Molecular Weight of 84.93 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires Precept labels, the use of safety goggles, and safety gloves due to potential hazards. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is an 8-hour limit value of 353 mg/m3 (100 ppm), with a short-term limit value of 706 mg/m3 (200 ppm), acknowledging the risk of percutaneous absorption.

• CAS Number: 75-09-2
• Molecular Formula: CH2Cl2
• Molecular Weight: 84.93
• Exact Mass: 83.9533555
• Boiling Point: 103.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -142.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.93 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H302 (24.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]