DME is used primarily as an
aerosol propellant in the West, which represents a relatively small market overall, but its primary use is in fuel applications - where it is mainly blended into liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Aerosol Propellant Market by Type (DME, HFC, HFO, Other Hydrocarbons, and Others), by Application (Personal Care, Household, Medical, and Others), and by Region - Global Forecast to 2020
Dichloromethane (otherwise known as methylene chloride) is used as a CFC replacement in the production of polyurethane flexible slab, and as an
aerosol propellant.
Its range of eco-friendly products - Cutting Edge Gas, Pro-Power and Emirates Gas
Aerosol Propellant (EGAP) - supports efforts in curbing pollution and driving sustainable development.
It used mainly as
aerosol propellant in place of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) for hair spray or deodorant.
DME is selectively used in industry as an
aerosol propellant and a refrigerant in blended form.
Currently, the main use for DME in Japan is
aerosol propellant for cosmetics and paints, however, it has already been commercialized in China for LPG substitute because of its similar properties to those of LPG.
An introductory kit contains colors, hardener, reducer, and a can of
aerosol propellant for the included airbrush.
"A company selling vinyl chloride as an
aerosol propellant ...
Aside from its use as an
aerosol propellant following the banning of CFCs, DME is widely seen as offering the potential for an ultra-clean alternative to diesel fuel.