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HEXACHLOROBENZENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Treatment of Wood
Universal entry(ies)
C6Cl6
formula, see observation
118-74-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of combustible, white needles, is soluble in benzene and boiling alcohol, is insoluble in water, is moderately toxic by ingestion, and is used in organic synthesis, as a fungicide for seeds, and as a wood preservative.

OBS

hexachlorobenzene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

HCB: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Amatin; Anticarie; Burnt-Cure; Burnt-No-More; Ceku C.B.; Co-Op Hexa; Granox NM; Hexa C.B.; Julin's carbon chloride; No Bunt; RCRA waste number U127; Sanocid; Sanocide; Smut-Bo; Snieciotox; UN 2729.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6Cl6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Traitement des bois
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6Cl6
formula, see observation
118-74-1
CAS number
DEF

Composé résultant de la substitution d'atomes de chlore à tous les atomes d'hydrogène du benzène, se présentant sous la forme d'aiguilles blanches fondant à 231°C, combustibles, soluble dans le benzène et insoluble dans l'eau, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique, comme fongicide, et pour la préservation du bois.

OBS

hexachlorobenzène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6Cl6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
  • Tratamiento de la madera
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6Cl6
formula, see observation
118-74-1
CAS number
OBS

Sólido que aparece en forma de agujas blancas. Soluble en benceno y alcohol hirviente. Insoluble en agua. Combustible, poco tóxico. Fungicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6Cl6

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