Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride)
Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) (CH2Cl2) is an industrial product in the chlorinated solvents category, used in Plastics Production, Photographic and Motion-Picture Film. Typical specifications: Appearance: Colourless transparent liquid free of mechanical impurities; Density at 20 °C, g/cm3: 1,326 - 1,328; Mass fraction of water, %, max.: 0,01. KORKİMYA supplies Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) in steel drums, rail tank cars and tanker vehicles. Shelf life: Product stabilised with amylene: 1 year from the date of manufacture; for non-stabilised methylene chloride the storage period has not been determined.
Regulatory and compliance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid free of mechanical impurities |
| Density at 20 °C, g/cm3 | 1,326 - 1,328 |
| Mass fraction of water, %, max. | 0,01 |
| Mass fraction of residue after evaporation, %, max. | 0,0005 |
| Mass fraction of iron, %, max. | 0,0001 |
| Mass fraction of acid calculated as HCl, %, max. | 0,0004 |
| Mass fraction of methylene chloride, %, min. | 99,7 |
| Mass fraction of chloroorganic impurities, %, max. | 0,23 |
| Of which mass fraction of chloroform, %, max. | 0,2 |
Use Cases
- Plastics Production
- Photographic and Motion-Picture Film
- Metal Surface Degreasing
- Polyurethane Foam Solvent
- Rubber Technical Products
- Paint and Varnish Industry
Packaging
steel drums, rail tank cars and tanker vehicles
Product Information
Synonyms
Storage
Methylene chloride is stored in airtight steel tanks or in steel drums in unheated warehouse areas or under canopies; drums of 275 dm3 capacity may be stacked at most 2 layers high and drums of 110 dm3 capacity at most 3 layers; the temperature must not exceed 50 degrees C.
GHS Hazard Code · 6113Transport
By road and rail transport.
Shelf Life
Product stabilised with amylene: 1 year from the date of manufacture; for non-stabilised methylene chloride the storage period has not been determined
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Frequently asked questions
What is methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and where is it used?
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane, CH2Cl2; also known as freon 30) is a colourless, transparent chlorinated solvent. It is used in the production of chemical fibres, photographic and motion-picture film, plastics, perfumes and rubber technical products; in surface degreasing in metallurgy and the radio industry; and as a polyurethane foam solvent in the paint and varnish industry.
In what packaging is methylene chloride supplied, and is it ex-stock?
Methylene chloride is supplied in steel drums, rail tank cars and tanker vehicles. KORKİMYA delivers ex-stock from its Istanbul warehouse, with fast dispatch from local stock rather than depending on imports from China. Drums are stored in unheated warehouses or under canopies at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees C.
Is methylene chloride KKDİK registered and is an SDS provided?
Yes. The methylene chloride supplied by KORKİMYA is KKDİK registered and a current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every shipment. The product has a minimum purity of 99.7% methylene chloride and is transported by road and rail under UN 1593.
How can I request a sample and a price quote?
You can request a free sample and a price quote for methylene chloride. KORKİMYA invoices in TRY; the sample, certificate of analysis (CoA) and quotation are provided by KORKİMYA on request.
What is the purity and chloroform limit of methylene chloride?
Methylene chloride has a minimum purity of 99.7% by mass. Organochlorine impurities are at most 0.23%, of which chloroform is at most 0.2%. Water is at most 0.01%, evaporation residue at most 0.0005%, iron at most 0.0001% and acidity as HCl at most 0.0004%. Density at 20 °C is 1.326 - 1.328 g/cm3.
What is the shelf life of methylene chloride and how is it stored?
Methylene chloride stabilised with amylene has a shelf life of 1 year from the date of manufacture. For non-stabilised methylene chloride the storage period has not been determined. Store it in airtight steel tanks or steel drums in unheated warehouses or under canopies. The temperature must not exceed 50 °C.
Under which UN number is methylene chloride transported?
Methylene chloride ships under UN 1593, packing group III, by road and rail.
Last updated: 21.05.2026
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