Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)

CAS Number

75-09-2

Synonym

Dichloromethane; DCM; Methylenum chloratum; NCI-C50102

Occurrence/Use

Solvent; paint stripper, degreaser; extraction agent for flavorings and to decaffeinate coffee and tea; aerosol propellant and blowing agent for polyurethane foams; manufacture of pharmaceuticals, film coatings, and electronics

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Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	14000
Species:	Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Impairment of nervous system, increased blood carboxyhemoglobin
Acute REL Target Organs:	Cardiovascular system, nervous system
Severity:	Mild
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	400
Chronic Target Organs:	Cardiovascular system, nervous system
Human Data:	Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3