Dichloromethane: Sources of emissions
Industry sources
The primary stationary sources of dichloromethane are the industries that manufacture it or use it in production. Some of the industries that use it in production are plastic product manufactures, manufacturers of synthetics, urethane foam production, the electronics industry (electroplating, circuit board manufacturing, and metal degreasing) and the paint industry. These may result in emissions to air.
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data
Commercial and household paint removal, electronic cleaners and aerosols result in emissions to air.
Natural sources
Dichloromethane does not occur naturally in the environment.
Transport sources
There are no known sources of mobile emissions of dichloromethane.
Consumer products
Aerosol paints, automotive and machinery refinish paints and primers, automotive body polish and cleaners, aerosol air fresheners and deodorants, furniture polish and cleaners, hairsprays, household hard surface cleaners (aerosol and liquid), household insecticides, household tints and dyes, lubricating greases and oils, automotive chemicals, paint and varnish removers and thinners, shoe polish and cleaners, pet flea and tick products, waterproofing compounds.
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