Chloromethane Group
Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2 - Dichloromethane)
Specifications :
| Sr No | Characteristics | Specification |
| 1 | Colour | APHA 10.00 max |
| 2 | Sp. Gravity (15°C/4°C) | 1.332/1.340 |
| 3 | Purity | % 99.90 min |
| 4 | Methyl Chloride | ppm 200.00 max |
| 5 | Chloroform | ppm 40.00 max |
| 6 | Carbon Tetrachloride | ppm 10.00 max |
| 7 | Trans 1-2 Dichloroethylene | ppm 80.00 max |
| 8 | Moisture | ppm 200.00 max |
| 9 | Free Chlorine | ppm 1.00 max |
| 10 | Acidity as HCL | ppm 1.00 max |
Caution : Threshold limit 50 ppm as per ACGIH norms
Applications
- Manufacturing of Polycarbonates, Phenolics, Rayon yarn
- Chemical reaction media
- Extractant for Edible fats, Cocoa, Butter and Essences
- Pharmaceutical Industry - API/Bulk Drugs
- Adhesives for Polymethyl Methacrylate
- Aerosol Propellant, Refrigerant
- Paint & Grease removing agent
- Low temperature heat transfer medium
- Solvent for Cellulose Acetates, Photo-resist, Tablet film coatings
- Fire fighting agent