Other names
methylene chloride, methylene dichloride
CAS Number
75-09-2
Properties
- colourless, highly non-flammable liquid
Main sources
- industry and commerce (solvent, extraction and degreasing agent, coolant)
- food industry (e.g. coffee decaffeinator)
- production of polyurethane foam (substitute for ozone-depleting substances)
- plastic glue
Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO
(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)
- Air 1,000 kg/year
- Water 10 kg/year
- Soil 10 kg/year
Impacts
- suspected carcinogenic effect
- harmful to health