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METHYL CHLOROFORM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Climate Change
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,1-trichloroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- 1,1,1-TCE 2, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2DTCE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CFC 140a 3, record 1, English, CFC%20140a
correct
- chloroethene 2, record 1, English, chloroethene
correct
- Chlorothene 4, record 1, English, Chlorothene
trademark
- Freon 140a 3, record 1, English, Freon%20140a
correct
- F 140a 3, record 1, English, F%20140a
correct
- F 140a 3, record 1, English, F%20140a
- methyl chloroform 5, record 1, English, methyl%20chloroform
correct
- MCF 6, record 1, English, MCF
see observation
- MCF 6, record 1, English, MCF
- methylchloroform 7, record 1, English, methylchloroform
correct
- methyltrichloromethane 2, record 1, English, methyltrichloromethane
correct
- R 140a 3, record 1, English, R%20140a
correct
- alpha-trichloroethane 2, record 1, English, alpha%2Dtrichloroethane
correct, see observation
- trichloromethylmethane 2, record 1, English, trichloromethylmethane
correct
- fluorocarbon-140a 3, record 1, English, fluorocarbon%2D140a
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
1,1,1-trichloroethane is toxic, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water, and boils at 75°C; it is used as a solvent, aerosol propellant, and pesticide and for metal degreasing ... 8, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As is the case with methane or tropospheric ozone, many of the lesser greenhouse gases (methyl chloroform, methylene chloride, methyl chloride, CFC-22, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform) are removed from the atmosphere through photochemical reactions involving OH. 9, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,1-trichloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Aerothene tt; CF 2; Chlorothane NU; Chlorothene NU; Chlorothene SM; Chlorothene VG; Chlorten; Ethana NU; ICI-CF 2; Inhibisol; NCI-C04626; RCRA waste number U226; Solvent 111; Strobane; alpha-T; Tafclean;UN 2831. 10, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl3 or CCl3CH3 or CH3CCl3 10, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-trichloroethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Changements climatiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,1-trichloroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CFC 140a 2, record 1, French, CFC%20140a
correct, masculine noun
- chloroéthène 3, record 1, French, chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- Chlorothène 4, record 1, French, Chloroth%C3%A8ne
trademark, masculine noun
- Freon 140a 2, record 1, French, Freon%20140a
correct, masculine noun
- F 140a 2, record 1, French, F%20140a
correct, masculine noun
- F 140a 2, record 1, French, F%20140a
- méthyl chloroforme 5, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%20chloroforme
correct, masculine noun
- méthylchloroforme 6, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylchloroforme
correct, masculine noun
- méthyltrichlorométhane 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyltrichlorom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- R 140a 2, record 1, French, R%20140a
correct, masculine noun
- alpha-trichloroéthane 3, record 1, French, alpha%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- trichlorométhylméthane 3, record 1, French, trichlorom%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- Chlorothene 7, record 1, French, Chlorothene
trademark, masculine noun
- trichloréthane-1-1-1 8, record 1, French, trichlor%C3%A9thane%2D1%2D1%2D1
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- trichloro-1,1,1-éthane 9, record 1, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C1%2D%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- trichloro-1,1,1 éthane 10, record 1, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isomère d'un dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthane se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur éthérée agréable, ininflammable, que l'on utilise pour dégraisser à froid des métaux, pour le conditionnement d'aérosols, comme solvant (adhésifs, cires, graisses, insecticides), et que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre (mineur) parce qu'il est soupçonné de s'attaquer à la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 11, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le potentiel de réchauffement planétaire du CFC 140a est de 0,022 - 0,026. 12, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1,1-trichloroéthane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 3, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha- : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 3, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl3 ou CCl3CH3 ou CH3CCl3 11, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-trichloroéthane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cambio climático
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,1,1-tricloroetano
1, record 1, Spanish, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtricloroetano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro insoluble en agua y soluble en alcohol y éter. No inflamable. Moderadamente tóxico. Plaguicida. 1, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtricloroetano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H3Cl3 o CCl3CH3 o CH3CCl3 2, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtricloroetano
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