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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

Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane)

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: 

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: