Methylene Chloride
Methylene Chloride (CH₂Cl₂), also called dichloromethane is a commonly produced chloroalkane majorly used as a solvent in many industries. Methylene chloride solvent exists as a colourless liquid at room temperature, is dense, and is miscible in water. It has a sweet odour and is non- flammable, but releases toxic gases when exposed to very high temperatures. It is manufactured by reacting methane or monochloromethane with chlorine gas at high temperatures.
- IUPAC Name: Dichloromethane
- CAS # 75-09-2
- Appearance: Clear Colourless Liquid
- Chromaticity(in Hazen)（Po-Co),≤: 10
Description
Dichloromethane is an organochlorine compound with the formula CH₂Cl₂. This colorless, volatile liquid with a chloroform-like, sweet odour is widely used as a solvent. Although it is not miscible with water, it is slightly polar, and miscible with many organic solvents.
Synonyms: Dichloromethane, Methylene Bichloride, MDC, Methylene Dichloride
Property
Specifications
IUPAC Name: Dichloromethane
Appearance: Clear Colourless Liquid
Molar Mass: 153.82 g/mol
Density: 1.32 gm/cm 3
Melting Point: -97.0° C
Boiling Point: 39.0° C
Solubility in Water: –
Vapour Pressure: –
Flash Point: –
Viscosity: –
Odour: Mildly Sweet Odour
APHA Value: 5 max
Hazard Identification: –
| Dichloromethane | |
| 75-09-2 | |
| CH2Cl2 | |
| YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| dichloromethane | |
| 6344 | |
| 84.93 | |
| HR-GC | |
| N.W 270kg/steel drum |
| HR-GC | |
| CH2Cl2 | |
| aerothene mm, freon 30, methane dichloride, methane, dichloro, methylene bichloride, methylene chloride, methylene dichloride, narkotil, solaesthin, solmethine | |
| C(Cl)Cl | |
| 84.927 | |
| CHEBI:15767 | |
| Liquid | |
| 1.32 |
Uses & Applications
Methylene chloride is used as a solvent in a lot of industries. Common applications include paint removal, degreasing, and as a solvent in adhesives, pharmaceuticals, metal cleaning, aerosols, coatings etc.
Market Driving Factors
North America
During this quarter, the price of Methylene Dichloride remained on the upper end compared to the previous quarter in the US. Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, manufacturing and constraints supply had suspended, which increased the cost of Methylene Dichloride in the American market. In late April, the US market encountered a stock deficiency of feedstock Methanol because of different production rate diminishes. Because of low material accessibility, producers had to revise their offers. Besides, the request from downstream paint and coating enterprises stayed robust in the homegrown market, adding to cost increments.
Asia Pacific
Methylene Dichloride prices gained momentum compared with the previous quarter due to improved purchasing rates and tepid market sentiments. In Q2 2022, the prices are still on the lower end with the utilization of existing inventories and stably operating manufacturing units. Prices remained under pressure from oversupplies, as booming new MDC capacities in India affected the exports of China. MDC prices slumped with weak demand from downstream paint and coating industries. With two months of lockdown in major cities of China, domestic consumption of MDC reduced, resulting in a greater extent of exporting cargoes to overseas markets.
Europe
European Methylene Dichloride market stayed on the higher side with an increment in demand each month in Q2 2022 compared to previous quarters. Demand remained robust; however, the supply was insufficient, influencing the market fundamentals. Major MDC producers had introduced a surcharge on their products despite spiraling gas and power cost. Feedstock Methanol and Chlorine confronted the level of snugness makers who had shifted from negotiation on cost and expanded the price because of limited availability and higher production cost. Downstream paint and coating industries had additionally grown, and the market balance stayed firm, despite the ascent in adequate capacities this quarter.
Grades Available
Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade
Origin
There are many manufacturers of Methylene Chloride in China. We, being the reputable methylene chloride suppliers work with some of the most high quality of these and provide you with an Chinese origin MDC.
Packaging
270 kg Net Weight Steel Drums
20′ container: 21.6 MT without pallet (Tentative) – 80 steel drums
ISO Tanks and IBCs also available upon request
Stability/Shelf Life
36 months
