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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
CHCl2F
formula, see observation
75-43-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, heavy gas, which has a boiling point of 8.9°C and a freezing point of -135°C, is soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used in fire extinguishers and as a solvent, a refrigerant, and an aerosol propellant.

OBS

Chemical formula: CHCl2F

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Machines frigorifiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CHCl2F
formula, see observation
75-43-4
CAS number
DEF

Chlorofluorométhane partiellement halogéné que l'on utilise comme extincteur, comme solvant et comme fluorigène, et que l'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CHCl2F

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
  • Máquinas frigoríficas
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CHCl2F
formula, see observation
75-43-4
CAS number
DEF

Gas incoloro y casi inodoro. Soluble en alcohol y éter; insoluble en agua. Es narcótico en grandes concentraciones.

OBS

Fórmula química: CHCl2F

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