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Record 1 2014-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Pollutants
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
CF3CF3
formula, see observation
C2F6
formula, see observation
76-16-4
CAS number
DEF

A fully halogenated fluoroethane which appears under the form of a gas, is insoluble in water, is slightly soluble in alcohol, constitutes one of the most stable of all organic compounds, is used as a dielectric and coolant, an aerosol propellant, a refrigerant, and is suspected of depleting the ozone layer.

CONT

Chemical formula: F3CF3 or C2F6

OBS

hexafluoroethane: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Agents de pollution
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CF3CF3
formula, see observation
C2F6
formula, see observation
76-16-4
CAS number
DEF

Fluoroéthane entièrement halogéné utilisé comme liquide de refroidissement.

OBS

Formule chimique : CF3CF3 ou C2F6

OBS

hexafluoroéthane : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Congelación y refrigeración
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CF3CF3
formula, see observation
C2F6
formula, see observation
76-16-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: CF3CF3 o C2F6

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