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General Purpose Solvents

Dichloromethane AR/ACS

RA000213 CAS 75-09-2 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000213
CAS number
75-09-2
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
CH2Cl2
Molecular weight
84.93

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 470.8 hPa hPa
Density [g/cm3] 1.325 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.25 —
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Chloroform-like odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -97 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 556 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 39.8 - 40 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 39.8 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 40 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.71 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Formaldehyde (HCHO) Max 0.0001 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0001 % % —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Colour scale Max 10 — —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.323 - 1.325 g g —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.424 - 1.425 — —
Water Max 0.02 % % —
Acidity Max 0.001 % % —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001 % % —
Free chlorine (CI) Max 0.0001 % % —

14 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000213-PK-25L
500 mL RA000213-PK-500ML
200 L RA000213-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000213-PK-2.5L