Paint and Varnish Strippers:

• Methylene chloride has been commonly used in paint and varnish strippers.

• It helps remove old paint and coatings from surfaces.

• However, this use has raised significant health concerns due to exposure risks.

Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Manufacturing:

• It serves as a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

• Methylene chloride is used to extract other chemicals from plants for use in steroids, antibiotics, and vitamins2.

Industrial Processes:

• Methylene chloride is used in various industrial settings for making other chemicals