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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California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	09/08/2000
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.004
Health Risk Category:	Carcinogenicity
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	0.000001
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.005
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	0.000001
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	dcm.pdf
Related Downloads:	Response to comments on PHG for dichloromethane
California PHG Comments:	OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports