Description
Product name : dimethyl ether
(dme)
Synonym:methyl ether, wood ether ,methoxymethane,
oxybismethane,
dimethyl oxide ,methyl oxide
.
molecular formula :
CH3OCH3
CAS
number:*******6
Purity: *9.*9%
characteristics: biodegradable,
non-corrosive, non-carcinogenic, has no impact on the climate, it
emits no soot ,sulfur or particulates when burnd, colourless gas
with typical smell, non-toxic. easy to liquefy and
transport。
Main
applications:
1 Aerosol spray
propellant: DME have long been used as a propellant gas in
aerosols, such as polyurethane foam sealant, aerosol pesticide,
paint, air fresher ,a blowing agent,cosmetic,fragrance ,hair spray
ect.
2 Refrigerant: DME is
also gaining popularity as a refrigerant, as a substitute for CFCs.
Do no damage to the ozone layer.
3
Fuel: LPG
substitute, used for domestic cooking and heating (domestic fuel
market). advantages: lower price than LPG ;no residual liquid ,full
combustion; no black smock ,environmentally friendly; the safety of
the storage and transportation is better than LPGS.
DME
is a promising fuel in diesel engines: a cetane rating as
high as ****7,lower engine noise ,lower price, smokeless
combustion, all emission indexes are considerably lower than
EUâ…¢ emission standards laid
down by EU.
4 Chemical
feedstock:dme is an
important organic chemicals and chemical intermediate, DME is a
low-temperature solvent and extraction agent.
5 DME can be also used as a
fuel for welding cutting and brazing