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At room temperature, methylene chloride is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is volatile, producing potentially toxic concentrations at room temperature. It is slightly soluble in water and miscible with most organic solvents. ... Methylene chloride is a combustible liquid, but its vapor is flammable only...
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Dichloromethane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dichloromethane (DCM or methylene chloride) is the organic compound with the formula CH 2 Cl 2 . This colorless, volatile liquid with a moderately sweet aroma is widely used as a solvent. More th...
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Methylene chloride is predominantly used as a solvent. The acute (short-term) effects of methylene chloride inhalation in humans consist mainly of nervous system effects including decreased visual, auditory, and motor functions, but these effects are reversible once exposure ceases.
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www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/methylen.html
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Plants and animals are not likely to store methylene chloride. HOW DOES METHYLENE CHLORIDE AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT? Effects of methylene chloride on human health and the environment depend on how much methylene chloride is present and the length and frequency of exposure.
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www.epa.gov/docs/opptintr/chemfact/f_dcm.txt
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This occupational health standard establishes requirements for employers to control occupational exposure to methylene chloride (MC). Employees exposed to MC are at increased risk of developing cancer, adverse effects on the heart, central nervous system and liver, and skin or eye irritation.
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www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=...
www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10094
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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 including paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover manufacturing, and metal cleaning and degreasing.
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www.osha.gov/SLTC/methylenechloride/
www.osha.gov/SLTC/methylenechloride/
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Methylene chloride may cause cancer in humans. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:; Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye problems, impaired liver, kidney, respiratory or cardiovascular function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
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www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/m4420.htm
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The health effects of methylene chloride (dichloromethane) have been studied extensively. Laboratory studies have shown an increased incidence of lung and liver cancer in mice, but not in rats or hamsters.
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www.hsia.org/white_papers/dcm%20wp.htm
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