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Phurex Metyhlene Chloride
Description
Dichloromethane, Empirical formula: CH2Cl2 Synonyms: 1,1-Dichloromethane, DCM, Methylene dichloride, Freon-30, Khladon-30, Chlorocarbon, MEC
Typical Applications
- Pharmaceutics and cosmetics: process solvent, extracting agent, tablet coatings
- Paint and varnish strippers (contain 70 – 90% of dichloromethane by weight)
- Solvent to replace 1,1,1-trichloroethane in adhesives and glues formulations
- Solvent vapor depressant in aerosol applications, also contributes to reduced flammability
- Metallurgy and electrical engineering industry: surfaces degreasing agent
- Foam blowing agent for flexible polyurethane foams
- Food industry: caffeine extractive agent
- Chemical industry: solvent in the production of acetate fibers, photographic films, film strips, plastics processing, polyurethanes and polycarbonate production
Packaging and Colors
Steel drums 260 kg net each