1.1 This specification covers the grade of methylene chloride typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications, such as in paint stripping formulations. It may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house methylene chloride recovery programs.
TABLE 1 Physical Properties
Property | Specification | Test Method |
Specific gravity, 25/25 | 1.318 to 1.323 | D2111 |
Acidity, as HCl, ppm, max | 1.0 | D2989 |
Water, ppm, max | 500 | D3401 or E1064 |
Appearance | Clear and free from 8199;suspended matter | D3741 |
Color, Pt-Co, max | 50 | D2108 |
Nonvolatile residue, ppm, max | 50 |
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