Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2)

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

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