Dichloromethane, 10 l, tinplate

This 10-liter tinplate container holds Dichloromethane, a solvent commonly used in synthesis processes. It falls under the category of Halogenated hydrocarbons, aliphatic, saturated and Chlorine compounds, organic. Methylene chloride is its common name. This substance requires careful handling due to potential health risks, including suspected carcinogenicity, harmfulness if swallowed, and skin irritation. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 353 mg/m3 (100 ppm), with a short-term limit value of 706 mg/m3 (200 ppm). Safety measures such as wearing safety goggles and gloves are advised when working with this substance.

• 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]