Toxic susbtances list: dichloromethane

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The quantity of dichloromethane imported and used in Canada each year between 1995 and 2007 plummeted from 13.1 to approximately 3 kilotonnes. Dichloromethane is used for various purposes, particularly as a paint remover, a blowing agent in foam production and a component in aerosol. Because of its volatility and wide-ranging uses, most dichloromethane is released into the environment, and mainly into the atmosphere. It can also enter the environment through dumps, industrial wastewater and water treatment facilities.

CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) Registry Number: 75-09-2

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