Methylene Chloride

Methylene Chloride

AKA “DICHLOROMETHANE, Methylene dichloride, Methane, Methylene bichloride, Methane dichloride, Solaesthin, Solmethine, Narkotil”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Methylene chloride

AKA: DICHLOROMETHANE, Methylene dichloride, Methane, Methylene bichloride, Methane dichloride, Solaesthin, Solmethine, Narkotil

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Solvent

Synthetic

Clean

A solvent that helps dissolve and blend ingredients together in formulations, ensuring product consistency and performance.

Solubility 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

CH2Cl2

Mol. Weight

84.93

CAS #

75-09-2

Form

Liquid

State

Dichloromethane appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet, penetrating, ether-like odor. Noncombustible by if exposed to high temperatures may emit toxic chloride fumes. Vapors are narcotic in high c

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Functions

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Dissolves Ingredients

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Traditional Use

A synthetic solvent developed in the early 20th century, used historically in cosmetics manufacturing and as a paint stripper. Largely phased out of consumer cosmetics due to health concerns.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

EWG

CIR

Unsafe

Pregnancy

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

35.0%

0%49%

Reg. Limit

EU regulatory limit: 35.0%. 35% (when mixed with 1,1,1 -trichloroethane, total concentration must not exceed 35%) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 7.