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NARCYLEN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C2H2
formula, see observation
74-86-2
CAS number
DEF

A gaseous hydrocarbon ..., interesting as being producible by the direct combination of carbon and hydrogen at a high temperature, and of forming by further syntheses more complex carbon compounds, thus rendering possible the artificial preparation of organic substances from their simple elements.

OBS

acetylene: term used in welding and soldering, for removing paint and for illuminating, and for many organic syntheses.

OBS

Acetylene is estimated to be a lesser greenhouse gas.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H2
formula, see observation
74-86-2
CAS number
DEF

Premier terme de la série des carbures acétyléniques, qui contient deux atomes de carbone triplement liés l'un à l'autre et que l'on utilise pour la soudure autogène, l'éclairage, et en synthèse organique.

OBS

acétylène : 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 : C2H2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H2
formula, see observation
74-86-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro de olor etéreo. Soluble en alcohol y acetona. Ligeramente soluble en agua. Muy inflamable. Riesgo de incendio.

OBS

Fórmula química: C2H2

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