Dichloromethane, also known as Methylene chloride, is a solvent categorized under Solvents for HPLC. It belongs to Halogenated hydrocarbons and Chlorine compounds. With a Molecular Weight of 84.93 g/mol, this substance requires workplace precautions such as safety goggles and gloves. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 353 mg/m3 (100 ppm), with a 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]