Facts & figures

Find out much more details about the properties and applications of the three main chlorinated solvents:

Methylene chloride 

Also known as dichloromethane (DCM), this clear non-flammable liquid is mainly used in closed systems e.g. pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and process chemicals.
See Methylene chloride page

Perchloroethylene

Perchloroethylene is the solvent choice for most dry-cleaners and is also utilized in industrial textile treatment and for metal surface cleaning.
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Trichloroethylene

Essentially used in the past as a solvent, today the majority of its production goes into the production of other chemicals such as refrigeration or airconditioning systems.
See Trichloroethylene page

Last update: 09/2011