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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)

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Carcinogenicity
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.004
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Cancer Risk at PHG: 
0.000001
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.005
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
0.000001
Last PHG Revision : 
09/08/2000
California PHG Comments: 
Update Date: 
09/08/2000