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Methylene Chloride (Industrial Grade)

Methylene Chloride is a volatile solvent widely used in industrial applications such as paint stripping and chemical processing. Available for timely supply in Kenya in bulk industrial packaging.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number75-09-2
Chemical FormulaCH2Cl2
AppearanceColorless, volatile liquid
Packaging250 kg steel drums
StorageStore in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources

Methylene Chloride (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameMethylene Chloride (Industrial Grade)
CategorySolvents & Thinners
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Methylene Chloride (Industrial Grade)

Methylene Chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is an effective solvent with high volatility and moderate toxicity. It is commonly employed in industries for paint removal, degreasing, and extraction due to its strong solvency for organic compounds. Handling requires care, as exposure and storage conditions impact safety; adequate ventilation and proper containment reduce health risks. Finstar Chemicals supplies industrial grade Methylene Chloride in 250 kg steel drums suited for manufacturing and industrial applications. The product is sourced and delivered to meet the quality expected by chemical processors and related industries. Buyers benefit from reliable supply chains that ensure timely procurement while adhering to safety regulations. Its chemical properties make it favorable for precision cleaning operations, pharmaceutical manufacture, and polymer production processes where strong solvent power and low residue are critical. Procurement teams value its consistent batch quality and secure packaging tailored for industrial use. Storage in cool, dry, ventilated areas minimizes evaporation and degradation during local handling and distribution.

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Applications

Paint StrippingMethylene Chloride efficiently removes coatings without damaging underlying surfaces, making it preferred for industrial paint stripping processes.
Pharmaceutical ProcessingUsed as a solvent in the extraction and purification of active ingredients due to its ability to dissolve a broad range of compounds.
Metal DegreasingServes as an effective solvent to remove oils and greases from metal parts prior to assembly or coating.

Benefits

High Volatility Reduces Drying TimeIts rapid evaporation speeds up drying processes in coatings and cleaning applications, improving production throughput.
Strong Solvent PowerDissolves diverse organic materials which enhances cleaning efficiency and extraction yield in industrial formulations.
Stable in Bulk PackagingIndustrial-grade quality and secure drum packaging maintain chemical integrity over extended storage and shipment periods.

Features

Industrial Grade QualityFormulated to meet industrial standards ensuring consistency batch-to-batch for reliable processing results.
Bulk Packaging in 250 kg DrumsDrums designed for industrial handling optimize storage and transportation safety and efficiency.
Comprehensive DocumentationIncludes Certificates of Analysis and material safety data provided upon order to facilitate regulatory compliance.

Industries Served

Automotive ManufacturingUsed for parts cleaning and paint stripping to maintain surface quality and assembly standards.
Chemical ManufacturingServes as a solvent and intermediate in various synthetic processes where precise solvent properties are required.
PharmaceuticalsUtilized during extraction and purification processes ensuring purity of pharmaceutical compounds.

Methylene Chloride (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Methylene Chloride (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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