Chemical Classification: Pesticides (chemicals used for killing pests, such as rodents, insects, or plants)
Summary:
Methylene chloride is a colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor. Another name for it is dichloromethane. Methylene chloride does not occur naturally in the environment.
Methylene chloride is used as an industrial solvent and as a paint stripper. It may also be found in some aerosol and pesticide products and is used in the manufacture of photographic film.
Affected Organ Systems: Hepatic (Liver), Neurological (Nervous System)
Cancer Classification: Please contact NTP, IARC, or EPA with questions on cancer and cancer classification.
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