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Brian Mengel,
Civil Servant
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EPA has determined that methylene chloride is an acceptable alternative in many applications for methyl chloroform and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) 113, solvents whose production has been phased out because of their potential to deplete stratospheric ozone.
Methylene chloride is the active ingredient in many formulations of paint removers including industrial paint and commercial furniture strippers, home paint removers, and products used for aircraft maintenance.
Methylene Chloride warnings concern situations and industries where people use the chemical directly, with over 25 PPM direct contact.
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Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster
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The water is separated from the beans and treated with either methylene chloride, supercritical carbon dioxide or ethyl acetate - - the solvents extract the caffeine through a steaming process and evaporation.
Methylene chloride, a solvent commonly used to remove the caffeine from coffee and tea has been the subject of ongoing safety concerns.
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Tony Howell,
Skateboarder
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Also, methylene chloride is converted to carbon monoxide in the body and can cause symptoms associated with exposure to carbon monoxide.
Long term exposure to some organic solvents such as methylene chloride, which is found in degreasing cleaners and some waxes, can damage the nervous system and may be carcinogenic.
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Billie Kirgan,
Machinist
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Methylene Chloride - A non-flammable, low-boiling chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent used as an auxiliary blowing agent in flexible polyurethane foam production.
Methylene chloride is present in the paint remover to penetrate, blister, and finally lift the old finish.
Methylene chloride, found in some common household products, such as paint strippers, can be metabolized to form carbon monoxide which combines with hemoglobin to form COHb.
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Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist
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Field tests have shown that 2508 exhibits excellent results when compared to methylene chloride or other blends of chlorinated solvents.
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David Rosenberg,
Dermatologist
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Methylene chloride is used as an effective reaction and recrystallization solvent in the extraction of several pharmaceutical compounds and in the production of many antibiotics and vitamins.
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