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What does methylene chloride smell like?

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What does methylene chloride smell like?

CAS 75-09-2 Methylene chloride (DCM/MDC) has a faint, characteristic odor described as a combination of mint and chloroform. The scent is mild and somewhat sweet, though it is not overpowering at low concentrations.

 

How is methylene chloride used?

Methylene chloride/Dichloromethaneis a solvent used in a variety of industries and applications, such as adhesives, paint and coating products, pharmaceuticals, metal cleaning, chemical processing, and aerosols.

 

Is methylene chloride harmful to humans?
 

Methylene chloride is a chemical requiring strict control. Its hazards are mainly manifested in:

 

Acute Toxicity:
Main Risks: High concentrations of vapor have an anesthetic effect, which can cause dizziness, headache, confusion, suffocation, and in severe cases, coma or even death.

DCM Dichloromethane is irritating to the eyes and skin and may cause chemical burns.

 

Chronic Toxicity:
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Classification: Group 2A carcinogen (probably carcinogenic to humans).

 

Environmental Impact:
Methylene chloride chemical participates in photochemical reactions when volatilized into the atmosphere.

It is toxic to aquatic organisms and is not easily biodegradable.

 

Safety Information

S23 - Do not inhale vapors.

S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

S36/37 - Wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves.

 

 

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