Dichloromethane
- CAS Number
- 75-09-2
- HSN Code
- 29031200
- Molecular Formula
- CH2Cl2
- Catalogue Number
- AL1713
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 84.93 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Dichloromethane appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet, penetrating, ether-like odor. Noncombustible by if exposed to high temperatures may emit toxic chloride fumes.
Also known as Methylene chloride.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1713
- CAS Number
- 75-09-2
- Molecular Formula
- CH2Cl2
- Molecular Weight
- 84.93 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29031200
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -95 °C; Boiling point: 39.75 °C at 760 mm Hg; Density: 1.3255 20 °C/4 °C; Solubility: In water, 13,200 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid [Note: A gas above 104 degrees F]
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle, 5 Lt plastic container
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Dichloromethane
- Catalogue No.
- AL1713
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 75-09-2
- EC Number
- 200-838-9
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- 602-004-00-3
- Chemical Formula
- CH2Cl2
- HSN Code
- 29031200
- Synonyms
- Methylene chloride
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent in organic chemistry and extraction processes.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Eye Irrit. 2; Carc. 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6344 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H351: Suspected of causing cancer
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen; may cause respiratory irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Dichloromethane
- CAS No.
- 75-09-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, and respiratory distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- The vapour is heavier than air. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection when ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Sweet, pleasant odor, like chloroform
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -95 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 39.75 °C at 760 mm Hg
- Flash point
- 12 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 1033 °F (556 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- 435 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.93 (Air = 1.02)
- Density
- 1.3255 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 13,200 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 1.25
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- In the absence of moisture at ordinary temp, dichloromethane is relatively stable when compared with its congeners, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating or on burning and on contact with hot surfaces. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163), phosgene (see ICSC 0007) and carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023). Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases and metals such as aluminium powder and magnesium powder.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and amines.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- It can be decomposed by contact with hot surfaces and open flame, and then yield toxic fumes that are irritating and give warning of their presence.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 1600 mg/kg; LC50 Mouse inhalation 16000 ppm/7 hr plus 1 hr observation; LC50 Rat inhalation 2,000,000 mgcu m15 min
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1593
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1593
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1593
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1593
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1593
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Dichloromethane
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Dichloromethane
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Dichloromethane
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Dichloromethane
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Dichloromethane
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Dichloromethane is primarily used as an extraction and reaction solvent in organic synthesis. It is also utilized as a paint-stripper reference compound and in the production of pharmaceuticals.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00609
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 84.93 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 99.5% |
| Density | 1.325 g/mL | 1.325 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 39.6 °C | 39.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.01% | 0.005% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. -95 °C; b.p. 39.75 °C at 760 mm Hg | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.01% | None detected | In water, 13,200 mg/L at 25 °C |
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