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GASOLINE ADDITIVE [4 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Solvents and Petroleum Spirits
  • Petroleum Reforming
  • Petroleum Cracking
DEF

Light distillate containing no additive, having a distillation range similar to gasoline. [Definition standardized by ISO. ]

OBS

Naphta is used as a gasoline ingredient, solvent for paints and rubber, and cleaning solvent.

OBS

naphtha: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Solvants et essences spéciales (Pétrole)
  • Reformage du pétrole
  • Craquage (Pétrole)
DEF

Distillat léger ne contenant pas d'additif, et ayant un intervalle de distillation semblable à celui des essences. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

[Le naphta distille] entre 36 °C et une température allant de 100 à 200 °C, selon que l'on considère un naphta léger ou un naphta lourd.

OBS

Le naphta constitue la matière première des unités de reformage catalytique et de vapocraquage.

OBS

naphta : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3NO2
formula, see observation
75-52-5
CAS number
DEF

A nitroparaffin that appears under the form of a colorless liquid, that is soluble in water and alcohol and that is used as a solvent for cellulosic compounds, polymers, waxes, fats, as a gasoline additive, as a rocket fuel and in chemical synthesis.

OBS

nitromethane: 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

NM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1261.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3NO2
formula, see observation
75-52-5
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé nitré du méthane, de formule CH3NO2, préparé par le traitement du méthane par l'acide nitrique en phase gazeuse, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, de densité 1,13, bouillant à 101 °C, peu soluble dans l'eau, mais doté d'excellentes qualités de solvant.

OBS

nitrométhane : 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

Formule chimique : CH3NO2

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid derived by reaction of propane with nitric acid under pressure. It is used as a solvent, especially for vinyl and epoxy coatings, for chemical synthesis, as rocket propellant, and as gasoline additive.

OBS

2-Nitropropane [is a] solvent [used] in vegetable oils at a maximum residue of 0.5 ppm.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CHNO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
CONT

nitropropane : Dérivé nitré du propane, de formule C3H7NO2. (Il y a deux isomères, le nitro-1 propane, CH3-CH2-CH2-NO2, et le nitro-2 propane (CH3)2CHNO2, tous deux formés par nitration du propane en phase gazeuse et employés comme solvants pour vernis et comme carburants de fusée.)

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CHNO2CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro soluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico, inflamable, con peligro de explosión al mover o calentar.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3CHNO2CH3

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Record 4 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CH2CH2NO2
formula, see observation
108-03-2
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid, used as solvent, rocket propellant, gasoline additive, and in chemical synthesis.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CH2CH2NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CH2CH2NO2
formula, see observation
108-03-2
CAS number
CONT

nitropropane : Dérivé nitré du propane, de formule C3H7NO2. (Il y a deux isomères, le nitro-1 propane, CH3-CH2-CH2-NO, et le nitro-2 propane (CH3)CHNO, tous deux formés par nitration du propane en phase gazeuse et employés comme solvants pour vernis et comme carburants de fusée.)

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CH2CH2NO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CH2CH2NO2
formula, see observation
108-03-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, soluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico e inflamable. Riesgo de explosión por calentamiento.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3CH2CH2NO2

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