Dichloromethane
Dichloromethane (short: DCM; also called methylene chloride) is a colorless, liquid organic compound with a sweet, chloroform-like odor.
The greatest use of DCM is as a paint remover. Other uses include: solvent and cleaning agent in a variety of industries, a fumigant for strawberries and grains; and to extract substances from foodstuffs.
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