Methylene Chloride

Also known as dichloromethane, it is a colorless, volatile liquid with a moderately sweet aroma. It is not miscible with water but it will dissolve in most organic solvents. Uses: Solvent, paint stripper, degreaser, to decaffeinate coffee, to prepare extracts of hops and other flavorings, aerosol spray propellant, blowing agent for polyurethane foams, and in the chemical welding of certain plastics. CAS# (75-09-2)