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METHYLENE BICHLORIDE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
CH2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-09-2
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid, practically nonflammable and nonexplosive; used as a refrigerant in centrifugal compressors, a solvent for organic materials, and a component in nonflammable paint-remover mixtures.

OBS

Partially halogenated halomethane, used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant, suspected of depleting stratospheric ozone.

OBS

dichloromethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

[Also known under the following commercial designations:] Aerothene MM; Narkotil; NCI-C50102; RCRA waste number U080; Solaesthin; Solmethine; UN 1593.

OBS

DCM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2Cl2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-09-2
CAS number
DEF

Liquide incolore, pratiquement ininflammable, dont l'odeur rappelle celle du chloroforme, détectable à 25-50 ppm, utilisé dans la fabrication de films et de fibres cellulosiques, de décapants pour peintures, d'additifs, d'aérosols, comme solvant d'extraction et en synthèse organique.

OBS

Produit chimique considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur et potentiel.

OBS

dichlorométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Le nom commercial Carrène peut désigner le dichlorométhane; il peut également désigner plusieurs autres réfrigérants.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2Cl2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-09-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido volátil, incoloro, con olor etéreo. Soluble en alcohol y éter. Ligeramente soluble en agua. No inflamable ni explosivo en el aire. Muy tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH2Cl2

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