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Methylene chloride

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Chlorinated solvent Methylene chloride
Chemical formula: CH2Cl2
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density at 68°F (20°C) 1.32*10³ kg/m³ 82.4 lb/ft³
Viscosity at 68°F (20°C) 0.43 cP 2.89*10-4 lb/ft·s
Surface tension at 68°F (20°C) 0.028 N/m 1.60*10-4 lbf/in
Vapor pressure at 68°F (20°C) 46500 Pa 6.74 psi
Boiling point 40 ºC 104 ºF
Melting Point -97 ºC -143 ºF
Autoignition temperature 662 ºC 1223 ºF
Dielectric constant at 77°F (25°C) 12.9 12.9
Specific heat capacity 1210 J/(kg*K) 0.289 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Latent heat of vaporization 330 kJ/kg 142 BTU/lb

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