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Methylene Chloride: OSHA Brochure #3144-06R
Last Updated: 12/30/2009
Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.
 
Methylene chloride is used in various industrial processes in many different industries: paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover manufacturing, metal cleaning and degreasing, adhesives manufacturing and use, polyurethane foam production, film base manufacturing, polycarbonate resin production, and solvent distribution and formulation.


Resource Attachments:   12/02/2009: 45osha3144.pdf


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