what is  methylene chloride
Also known as: Dichloromethane, Methane dichloride, Methylene dichloride. Chemical reference number (CAS): 75-09-2. Methylene chloride is a clear, nonflammable liquid with a sweet, pleasant odor. Its primarily used as paint remover, industrial solvent, and grain fumigant. In the home, methylene chloride may be an ingredient in paint removers and in fire extinguishers.