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AROCLOR [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Chemistry
OBS

Trademark for a series of polychlorinated polyphenyls liquids, resins, or solids. Properties: water-white mobile liquids and pale yellow viscous oils to light amber resins and opaque crystalline solids. Some types are combustible.

OBS

May be highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation; absorbed by skin. Used as: dielectric liquids; impregnating agents for electrical apparatus, thermostat fluids; swelling agents for transmission seals; additives or base for lubricants, oils and grease; plasticizers for cellulosics, vinyls, and chlorinated rubber.

OBS

Aroclor®: A trademark of Monsanto Company.

Key term(s)
  • Aroclo

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Chimie
OBS

Aroclor® : Marque de commerce de la société Monsanto Company.

Key term(s)
  • Aroclo

Spanish

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