Dichloromethane, ACS – CH₂Cl₂ | CAS 75-09-2

Product Overview

Dichloromethane (DCM), also known as methylene chloride, is a volatile, colorless liquid chlorinated hydrocarbon with excellent solvency properties. Meets ACS reagent grade specifications. It is commonly used as an extraction solvent, degreaser, and reaction medium in chemical processes due to its low boiling point and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.

After February 3, 2025, this chemical substance (as defined in TSCA section 3(2))/product cannot be distributed in commerce to retailers. After January 28, 2026, this chemical substance (as defined in TSCA section 3(2))/product is and can only be distributed in commerce or processed with a concentration of methylene chloride equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight for the following purposes: (1) Processing as a reactant; (2) Processing for incorporation into a formulation, mixture, or reaction product; (3) Processing for repackaging; (4) Processing for recycling; (5) Industrial or commercial use as a laboratory chemical; (6) Industrial or commercial use as a bonding agent for solvent welding; (7) Industrial and commercial use as a paint and coating remover from safety critical, corrosion-sensitive components of aircraft and spacecraft; (8) Industrial and commercial use as a processing aid; (9) Industrial and commercial use for plastic and rubber products manufacturing; (10) Industrial and commercial use as a solvent that becomes part of a formulation or mixture, where that formulation or mixture will be used inside a manufacturing process, and the solvent (methylene chloride) will be reclaimed; (11) Industrial and commercial use in the refinishing for wooden furniture, decorative pieces, and architectural fixtures of artistic, cultural or historic value until May 8, 2029; (12) Industrial and commercial use in adhesives and sealants in aircraft, space vehicle, and turbine applications for structural and safety critical non-structural applications until May 8, 2029; (13) Disposal; and (14) Export.

Key Industries

• Pharmaceuticals – Utilized in API synthesis, solvent extraction, and purification processes
• Environmental Testing – Suitable for sample extraction and pesticide residue analysis
• Laboratory & Research – Employed in chromatography, chemical separations, and solvent cleaning
• Paints & Coatings – Used in paint stripping and coating removal applications
• Adhesives – Incorporated in formulations for solvent-based adhesives and removers
• Flavors & Fragrances – Applied in the extraction and processing of aromatic compounds
• Chemical Manufacturing – Solvent for synthetic reactions and polymer processing

Packaging Options

This product is available in a variety of packaging sizes to meet both small-scale laboratory and large-scale industrial needs. Custom volumes and container types are available upon request, ensuring flexibility for your application and storage requirements.