Dichloromethane, an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2Cl2, is a colorless transparent liquid with an irritating odor similar to ether. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether, in the usual conditions of use is a non-flammable low-boiling solvent, its vapor in the air at high temperatures to become a high concentration, before the generation of a weakly combustible mixture of gases, often used to replace the flammable petroleum ether, ether, etc..

USES

1、It is used for fumigation of grain and refrigeration of low-pressure freezer and air-conditioner.

2、Used as solvent, extractant and mutagen.

3、Used in electronic industry. Commonly used as cleaning and degreasing agent.

4、Used as dental local anesthetic, refrigerant, fire extinguishing agent, metal surface paint cleaning degreasing and film remover.

5、Used as organic synthesis intermediates.