Dichloromethane, 5 l, aluminium

This 5-liter aluminum 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. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for this substance, as per Directive 2017/164/EU, is 353 mg/m3 (100 ppm) over an 8-hour period, with a short-term limit value of 706 mg/m3 (200 ppm). Safety measures such as wearing safety goggles and gloves are advised when handling this substance due to potential skin irritation and percutaneous absorption risk.

• 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]