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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-05-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dangerously reactive material
1, record 1, English, dangerously%20reactive%20material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material that can react by itself (for example, polymerization) or with air or water to produce a hazardous condition. 2, record 1, English, - dangerously%20reactive%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are classified as dangerously reactive. A dangerously reactive material can react vigorously : with water to produce a very toxic gas; on its own by polymerization or decomposition; or under conditions of shock, or an increase in pressure or temperature. A dangerously reactive material may cause a fire, explosion or other hazardous condition. It is very important to know which conditions(such as shock, heating or contact with water) may set off the dangerous reaction so that appropriate preventive measures can be taken. 3, record 1, English, - dangerously%20reactive%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière dangereusement réactive
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20dangereusement%20r%C3%A9active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à identifier les substances qui appartiennent à la catégorie des matières dangereusement réactives. Une matière dangereusement réactive peut réagir violemment : avec de l'eau pour produire un gaz très toxique; par elle-même par polymérisation ou par décomposition; ou sous l'effet d'un choc ou d'une augmentation de pression ou de température. Une matière dangereusement réactive peut déclencher un incendie ou une explosion, ou donner lieu à d'autres conditions dangereuses. Il est très important de connaître les conditions susceptibles d'occasionner une réaction dangereuse (choc, chaleur, humidité) pour pouvoir prendre les mesures de prévention appropriées. 2, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20dangereusement%20r%C3%A9active
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- material peligrosamente reactivo
1, record 1, Spanish, material%20peligrosamente%20reactivo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal desorber
1, record 2, English, thermal%20desorber
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thermal desorption unit 2, record 2, English, thermal%20desorption%20unit
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The base-catalyzed decomposition(BCD) process is a chemical dehalogenation technology developed by the Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory in Cincinnati... BCD is initiated in a medium temperature thermal desorber(MTTD), at temperatures ranging form 600 to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemicals are added to contaminated soils, sediments, or sludge matrices containing hazardous chlorinated organics including polychlorinated biphenyls(PCB) and polychlorinated dioxins and furans. BCD then chemically detoxifies the condensed organic contaminants by removing chlorine from the contaminant and replacing it with hydrogen. 3, record 2, English, - thermal%20desorber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- désorbeur thermique
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9sorbeur%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Augmentation des performances analytiques des désorbeurs thermiques et systèmes Purge & Trap. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9sorbeur%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- medium temperature thermal desorber
1, record 3, English, medium%20temperature%20thermal%20desorber
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MTTD 1, record 3, English, MTTD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The base-catalyzed decomposition(BCD) process is a chemical dehalogenation technology developed by the Risk Reduction engineering Laboratory in Cincinnati... BCD is initiated in a medium temperature thermal desorber(MTTD), at temperatures ranging from 600 to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemicals are added to contaminated soils, sediments, or sludge matrices containing hazardous chlorinated organics including polychlorinated biphenyls(PCB) and polychlorinated dioxins and furans. BCD then chemically detoxifies the condensed organic contaminants by removing chlorine from the contaminant and replacing it with hydrogen. 1, record 3, English, - medium%20temperature%20thermal%20desorber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- désorbeur thermique à température moyenne
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9sorbeur%20thermique%20%C3%A0%20temp%C3%A9rature%20moyenne
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Augmentation des performances analytiques des désorbeurs thermiques [...] 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9sorbeur%20thermique%20%C3%A0%20temp%C3%A9rature%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
désorbeur thermique / thermal desorber 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9sorbeur%20thermique%20%C3%A0%20temp%C3%A9rature%20moyenne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Pollution (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- base-catalyzed decomposition
1, record 4, English, base%2Dcatalyzed%20decomposition
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BCD 1, record 4, English, BCD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- base catalysed decomposition 2, record 4, English, base%20catalysed%20decomposition
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The base-catalyzed decomposition(BCD) process is a chemical dehalogenation technology developed by the Risk Reduction engineering Laboratory in Cincinnati... BCD is initiated in a medium temperature thermal desorber(MTTD), at temperatures ranging from 600 to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. Chemicals are added to contaminated soils, sediments, or sludge matrices containing hazardous chlorinated organics including polychlorinated biphenyls(PCB) and polychlorinated dioxins and furans. BCD then chemically detoxifies the condensed organic contaminants by removing chlorine from the contaminant and replacing it with hydrogen. 1, record 4, English, - base%2Dcatalyzed%20decomposition
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The acid-base catalysed decomposition of hydrates and hemiacetals of carbonyl compounds are classical examples of reactions where (slow) proton transfer is coupled with heavy atom reorganization, i.e., C-O bond breaking and solvent reorganization. 2, record 4, English, - base%2Dcatalyzed%20decomposition
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catalyze, also katalyze. 3, record 4, English, - base%2Dcatalyzed%20decomposition
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Catalyse, also catalyze. 4, record 4, English, - base%2Dcatalyzed%20decomposition
Record 4, Key term(s)
- base-katalyzed decomposition
- base-katalysed decomposition
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- décomposition catalysée par les bases
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9composition%20catalys%C3%A9e%20par%20les%20bases
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- décomposition sous catalyse basique 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9composition%20sous%20catalyse%20basique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La décomposition, catalysée par les acides et les bases, des hydrates et des hémiacétals de composés carbonylés fourni des exemples classiques de réactions dans lesquelles le transfert (lent) d'un proton est couplé à une réorganisation des atomes lourds, comme le bris de la liaison C-O et la réorganisation du solvant. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20catalys%C3%A9e%20par%20les%20bases
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
base-catalyzed formation of an azomethine / formation d'un azométhine sous catalyse basique. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20catalys%C3%A9e%20par%20les%20bases
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-10-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Toxicology
- Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hazardous decomposition product
1, record 5, English, hazardous%20decomposition%20product
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hazardous decomposition products are formed when a material decomposes(breaks down) because it is unstable, or reacts with common materials such as water or oxygen(in air). This information should be considered when planning storage and handling procedures. 2, record 5, English, - hazardous%20decomposition%20product
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Toxicologie
- Sécurité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- produit de décomposition dangereux
1, record 5, French, produit%20de%20d%C3%A9composition%20dangereux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des produits de décomposition dangereux peuvent se former lorsqu'une substance se décompose parce qu'elle est instable ou qu'elle réagit avec des substances courantes comme l'oxygène de l'air ou de l'eau. Il faut tenir compte de la nature des substances qui se dégagent lors de la combustion pour pouvoir prévoir des procédures appropriées d'entreposage et de manutention. 2, record 5, French, - produit%20de%20d%C3%A9composition%20dangereux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Toxicología
- Seguridad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- producto de descomposición peligroso
1, record 5, Spanish, producto%20de%20descomposici%C3%B3n%20peligroso
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Heat (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thermal decomposition product
1, record 6, English, thermal%20decomposition%20product
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal decomposition products are chemicals which may be formed when the material is heated but does not burn. These chemicals may be toxic, flammable or have other hazards. The chemicals released and their amounts vary depending upon conditions such as the temperature. The thermal decomposition products may be quite different from the chemicals formed by burning the same material(hazardous combustion products). It is important to know which chemicals are formed by thermal decomposition because this information is used to plan ventilation requirements for processes where a material may be heated. 1, record 6, English, - thermal%20decomposition%20product
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- produit de décomposition thermique
1, record 6, French, produit%20de%20d%C3%A9composition%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits de décomposition thermique sont des substances chimiques qui se forment lorsqu'une matière est réchauffée, mais pas suffisamment pour qu'elle puisse brûler. Ces matières chimiques peuvent être toxiques, inflammables ou autrement dangereuses. Le genre et la quantité de substance qui se dégage dépendent de diverses conditions, comme la température. Les produits de décomposition thermique sont parfois très différents des substances qui se dégagent lorsqu'on brûle une matière donnée (produits dangereux résultant de la combustion). Il est important de savoir quels sont les produits de décomposition thermique d'une matière lorsqu'on désire prévoir la ventilation appropriée dans un lieu où cette matière est traitée sous l'effet de la chaleur. 1, record 6, French, - produit%20de%20d%C3%A9composition%20thermique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-06-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Security
- Toxicology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hazardous combustion product
1, record 7, English, hazardous%20combustion%20product
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hazardous combustion products are chemicals which may be formed when a material burns. These chemicals may be toxic, flammable or have other hazards. The chemicals released and their amounts vary, depending upon conditions such as the temperature and the amount of air(or more specifically, oxygen) available. The combustion chemicals may be quite different from those formed by heating the same material during processing(thermal decomposition products). It is important to know which chemicals are formed by hazardous combustion in order to plan the response to a fire involving the material. 2, record 7, English, - hazardous%20combustion%20product
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sécurité
- Toxicologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- produit dangereux résultant de la combustion
1, record 7, French, produit%20dangereux%20r%C3%A9sultant%20de%20la%20combustion
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- produit de combustion dangereux 2, record 7, French, produit%20de%20combustion%20dangereux
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits dangereux résultant de la combustion sont ceux qui se forment lorsque certains produits brûlent. Ces substances peuvent être toxiques, inflammables ou présenter d'autres dangers. La nature de ces substances et leur quantité dépendent largement de la température et de la quantité d'air (oxygène). L'incendie pourrait par exemple produire des substances très différentes de celles qui se dégagent lorsque le produit est traité à des températures élevées (produits de décomposition thermique). Il est important de tenir compte de ces renseignements lorsqu'on prévoit les mesures à prendre en cas d'incendie. 1, record 7, French, - produit%20dangereux%20r%C3%A9sultant%20de%20la%20combustion
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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