Methylene chloride-d2

Synonyms

Dichloromethane, deuterated; Dichloromethane-d2; Dichloro(2H2)methane; Methane-d2, dichloro-; [ChemIDplus] Aerothene MM-d2; DCM-d2; Freon 30-d2; Methane dichloride-d2; Methylene bichloride-d2; Methylene dichloride-d2; Narkotil-d2; Solaesthin-d2; Solmethine-d2; [NTP] Deuterated dichloromethane

Category

Chlorinated Aliphatics

Description

Colorless liquid with a penetrating odor like ether; Hygroscopic; [NTP]

Sources/Uses

Used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, in degreasing and cleaning fluids, paint removers, plastics processing, solvent extraction, refrigeration, as a blowing agent in foams, for dewaxing, and as a fumigant; [NTP]

Comments

An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Skin contact may cause inflammation and burns; Inhalation of high concentrations can have narcotic effects; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; May have narcotic effects; Carbon monoxide produced as metabolite in the body; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methylene chloride." See "Deuterium."

Biomedical References

353.1 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Methylene chloride."

must be preheated

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Encephalopathy, chronic solvent
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Solvents)