Dichloromethane (General Use)

Description

Why Buy Dichloromethane (General Use) Online from UK Chemical Suppliers, ReAgent Chemicals?

ReAgent can supply Dichloromethane for general use in 2.5L and 25L containers, as well as 200L drums, with discounts available for bulk purchases. Our company can also offer other options, applicable to dichloromethane and all our products, including custom packaging and specific pack sizes. Contact us for further information, a quote or free technical advice.

Dichloromethane Uses

Dichloromethane’s volatility and solubility in a wide range of products make it a popular ingredient in many industrial processes. Common uses include:

• Paint stripper
• Degreaser
• Used in the process to decaffeinate coffee and tea
• Used in the process to prepare extracts of hops and other flavourings
• Aerosol spray propellant
• Blowing agent in the manufacture of polyurethane foams
• Plastic welding adhesive
• Jukebox displays
• Decorative lights
• Printing textiles
• Used to test bituminous materials to separate the aggregate from the binder, allowing for further testing of these materials

Natural Occurrences

Dichloromethane can be found in nature, from volcanoes and wetlands, to algae and the ocean. Despite this ubiquitous presence, the vast majority of all dichloromethane is the result of industrial synthesis.

Methods of Synthesis

Dichloromethane can be synthesised by the reaction between chlorine gas and methane or chloromethane at high temperatures. At 500 degree Celsius, methane can be increasingly chlorinated in a series of reactions to produce chloromethane (CH3Cl), Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) chloroform (CHCl3) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Once this process is completed, individual compounds can be separated by distillation.

CH4 Cl2 → CH3Cl HCl

CH3Cl Cl2 → CH2Cl2 HCl

CH2Cl2 Cl2 → CHCl3 HCl

CHCl3 Cl2 → CCl4 HCl

Free Technical Advice

A member of our customer service team will be glad to help you before, during and after your purchase to ensure our product meets your expectations. In addition to dichloromethane for general use, we also offer for laboratory use or in a 4:1 mix with acetic acid, as well as a wide range of other products, including bespoke solutions, speciality chemicals, test kits and pharmaceutical intermediates. All our products come with 100% quality guarantee and are usually shipped within 24 hours after purchase.