Methylene+chloride

__//** methylene chloride **//__ //**﻿ ﻿ **////** ﻿chemical formula **//:CH2Cl2  //**chemical stucture **//:    //**what are its uses**// :  methylene chloride can be dissolved into many organic compounds. it makes it handy to have in alot of organic reactions. it is used in
 * paint strippers
 * deeagreasers
 * decafinated coffee
 * tea
 * food industry
 * arasol spray
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">blowing agent for polyurethane foam
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">shoe polish
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">water repelants
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">wood floor cleaners

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">health hazards **//: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">methylene chloride is one of the elast toxic of the chlorohydrocarbons. it hase a very low inhalation hazard due to its volatility. the body also digests it into carbon monoxide wich could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. the methylene chloride if it ends up ony ou skin it can eat away some fatty tissue and can result in chemical burns. it hase also bein linked to cancer in labratorys that test it on animals. methylene chloride can also affect woman who come in contact with it while pregnant.

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">steps to avoid coming in contact: **//
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">use a half face or full face respirator
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">protective gloves
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">try to get full goggles that have side protection
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">make sure you have clothing that covers your whole body nothing open
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and have a emergency eye wash station for eyes, and another station if it does come in contact with skin

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">//**Efforts to curb the chemical**// : <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">in 2009 the european union and parliment voted to ban the use of methylene chloride in paint thinners. in 2010 the band was enforced. after many many years of people knowing that poeple are dieing because of the toxicv affect of methylene chloride the chemical is nto be regulated or taken care of. same states have regulated the chemical but not enogh to protect the workes that use it.