Methylene Di Chloride (MDC) - Manufacturers, Suppliers and Exporters

Dichloromethane (DCM or methylene chloride) is an organic compound with the formula CH₂Cl₂. This colorless, volatile liquid with a moderately sweet aroma is widely used as a solvent. Although it is not miscible with water, it is miscible with many organic solvents.

Dichloromethane's volatility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds makes it a useful solvent for many chemical processes. Concerns about its health effects have led to a search for alternatives in many of these applications.

It is widely used as a paint stripper and a degreaser. In the food industry, it has been used to decaffeinate coffee and tea as well as to prepare extracts of flavorings. Its volatility has led to its use as an aerosol spray propellant and as a blowing agent for polyurethane foams.

Dichloromethane's volatility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds makes it a useful solvent for many chemical processes.

Applications:

• It is used as a paint stripper and a degreaser.
• In the food industry, it has been used to decaffeinate coffee and tea as well as to prepare extracts of hops and other flavorings
• Its volatility has led to its use as an aerosol spray propellant and as a blowing agent for polyurethane foams.
• It is often used as a main component of plastic welding adhesives.
• It is also used extensively in the model-making industry for joining plastic components together — it is commonly referred to as "Di-Clo."