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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


While most uses of the solvent are completely banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, research labs are still able to use a regulated quantity of DCM.

NU chemistry labs probe alternatives for ‘irreplaceable’ chemical banned by EPA

November 22, 2024

Dichloromethane, a solvent widely used in organic chemistry and manufacturing, is what chemistry Prof. Bryan Hunter calls a “Goldilocks of the solvents.”  DCM is particularly useful as a reaction...

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