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OCTACHLOROSTYRENE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroethen-1-yl)benzene
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- octachlorostyrene 2, record 1, English, octachlorostyrene
correct
- OCS 3, record 1, English, OCS
see observation
- OCS 3, record 1, English, OCS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octachlorostyrene is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) pollutant targetted by EPA [Environmental Protection Agency]. [It is] formed when graphite anodes are used during electrolytic production of magnesium from magnesium chloride. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroethen-1-yl)benzene: 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. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
octachlorostyrene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
OCS: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C8Cl8 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroéthén-1-yl)benzène
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- octachlorostyrène 2, record 1, French, octachlorostyr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroéthén-1-yl)benzène : 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. 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
octachlorostyrène : 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%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C8Cl8 3, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- octachlorostyrene
1, record 2, English, octachlorostyrene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- octachlorostyrène
1, record 2, French, octachlorostyr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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