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METHYLENE CHLORIDE (DICHLOROMETHANE)‡
| CAS # | 75-09-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
CH₂Cl₂ |
| Synonyms |
dichloromethane; methylene dichloride |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 104°F | Molecular weight | 84.9 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -139°F | Vapor pressure | 350 mmHg |
| Flash point | Vapor density | 2.93 | |
| Specific gravity | 1.33 | Ionization potential | 11.32 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 13% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 23% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1730 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | 2 Anasorb 747 sampling tubes (6 mm glass tubes, the front tube contains 400 and the back 200 mg of sorbent) connected in series [SKC 226-82], tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1], Type D cover [SKC 224-29D] |
| Sampling time* | 240 min TWA; 15 min STEL |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
12 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.75 L |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.05 L/min |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA 1025 (fully validated) |
| Notes | |
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | CMS Chip |
|---|---|
| Model/Type | Methylene chloride, 10-200 ppm range |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
|
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
25 ppm [12.5 ppm Action Level] |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
50 ppm [1997] |
PEL-TWA |
25 ppm (87 mg/m³) |
|
| PEL-STEL |
125 ppm |
REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL |
125 ppm (435 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
|
Notes:
See 29 CFR 1910.1052 |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
BEI® |
Notes:
See also Section 5202. |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
2300 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2B, NIOSH-Ca, EPA-B2, NTP-R, OSHA-Ca, TLV-A3 |
Notes:
Ca |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
300 ppm/750 ppm/4000 ppm |
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Dicholoromethane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Methylene chloride Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/06/2024