This specification covers reclaimed methylene chloride used in various industries for noncritical applications. Tests for specific gravity, acidity, water content, appearance, color, nonvolatile residue, chloride content, assay, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane content shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.

1.1 This specification covers the grade of methylene chloride typically needed in various industries for noncritical applications, such as in paint stripping formulations. It may be used as a reference document by purchasers or by persons establishing in-house methylene chloride recovery programs.

1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.