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R 12 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
CCl2F2
formula, see observation
CF2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-71-8
CAS number
DEF

A hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a non-toxic, nonflammable, colorless gas made from carbon tetrachloride, is used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosols and is considered as a greenhouse gas.

OBS

dichlorodifluoromethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

difluorodichloromethane: commercial name.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Algofrene Type 2; Arcton 6; Electrto-CD 12; Eskimon 12; Isceon 122; Kaiser Chemicals 12; Ledon 12; Propellant 12; RCRA waste number 0075; Refrigerant 12; Ucon 12; UN 1028.

OBS

Chemical formula: CCl2F2 or CF2Cl2

Key term(s)
  • CFC 12
  • F 12
  • FC 12
  • fluorocarbon 12
  • R 12

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CCl2F2
formula, see observation
CF2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-71-8
CAS number
DEF

Chlorofluorométhane entièrement halogéné que l'on utilise comme propulseur d'aérosol et comme frigorigène et qui est considéré comme un des principaux gaz à effet de serre.

OBS

dichlorodifluorométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

difluorodichlorométhane : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : CCl2F2 ou CF2Cl2

Key term(s)
  • CFC 12
  • F 12
  • FC 12
  • fluorocarbone 12
  • R 12

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CCl2F2
formula, see observation
CF2Cl2
formula, see observation
75-71-8
CAS number
OBS

Gas incoloro e inodoro, soluble en agua y en disolventes orgánicos. No inflamable. Narcótico en elevadas concentraciones.

OBS

Fórmula química: CCl2F2 o CF2Cl2

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