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HYDROFLUOROCARBON [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
- Freezing and Refrigerating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hard chlorofluorocarbon
1, record 1, English, hard%20chlorofluorocarbon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hard CFC 1, record 1, English, hard%20CFC
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any completely halogenated hydrocarbon having a higher ozone-destroying potential(ODP) than the HCFC(hydrochlorofluorocarbon) or the HFC(hydrofluorocarbon). 2, record 1, English, - hard%20chlorofluorocarbon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those chemicals with lower ODP are called "soft CFCs". 2, record 1, English, - hard%20chlorofluorocarbon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorofluorocarbone dur
1, record 1, French, chlorofluorocarbone%20dur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CFC dur 2, record 1, French, CFC%20dur
correct, masculine noun
- composé chlorofluorocarboné dur 1, record 1, French, compos%C3%A9%20chlorofluorocarbon%C3%A9%20dur
correct, masculine noun
- hydrocarbure chlorofluoré dur 3, record 1, French, hydrocarbure%20chlorofluor%C3%A9%20dur
avoid, masculine noun
- chlorofluorocarbure dur 3, record 1, French, chlorofluorocarbure%20dur
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Politique belge concernant les substances qui appauvrissent la couche d'ozone. [...] Un arrêté royal du 7 mars 1991 instaure [...] un calendrier de réduction de l'utilisation des CFC durs comme fluide réfrigérant dans le but d'encourager les utilisateurs à reconvertir leurs installations existantes, de telle manière que d'autres moyens de réfrigération puissent être mis en œuvre. 4, record 1, French, - chlorofluorocarbone%20dur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dur : opposé à doux; adaptation de l'anglais «hard». Qui a des effets importants et dangereux. [Par exemple :] Drogues dures et drogues douces. 5, record 1, French, - chlorofluorocarbone%20dur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le cas des CFC, c'est la présence plus ou moins importante de chlore et de brome qui détermine si le produit est plus ou moins dangereux; les dérivés perchlorés sont les plus durs, donc les plus dangereux. 6, record 1, French, - chlorofluorocarbone%20dur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clean agent extinguisher
1, record 2, English, clean%20agent%20extinguisher
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These newer extinguishers use "clean agents" that are discharged as a rapidly evaporating liquid that leaves no residue. These clean agents include hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCCF), hydrofluorocarbon(HFC), perfluorocarbon(PFC), or fluoroidiocarbon(FIC). 1, record 2, English, - clean%20agent%20extinguisher
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extincteur à agent halogéné propre
1, record 2, French, extincteur%20%C3%A0%20agent%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9%20propre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces nouveaux extincteurs utilisent des «agents halogénés propres» qui sont expulsés sous forme de liquide à évaporation rapide et ne laissent aucun résidu. Ces agents sont notamment l'hydrochlorofluorocarbone (HCFC), l'hydrofluorocarbone (HFC), l'hydrocarbure perfluoré et le fluoroiodocarbone. 1, record 2, French, - extincteur%20%C3%A0%20agent%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9%20propre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Solvents and Petroleum Spirits
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydrofluoroether
1, record 3, English, hydrofluoroether
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HFE 2, record 3, English, HFE
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
International meeting on fingerprint development.... The solvents are a hydrofluoroether called HFE 7100 and a hydrofluorocarbon called HFC 4310(otherwise known as Vertrel XF). 3, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
British Airways uses two Microsolve M500/2C units and one Microsolve M450/2C, all providing two-stage co-solvent cleaning with a combination of hydrocarbon and HFE (hydrofluoroether) solvents. 4, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
With the assistance of Petroferm Inc. (Fernandina Beach, FL), a cleaning specialist and supplier of cleaning solvents, and 3M (St. Paul, MN), Cardiac Control Systems decided to test a single-fluid vapor degreasing process using 3M’s HFE-7100. The hydrofluoroether (HFE) is listed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s New Alternatives Policy as acceptable without restrictions for use as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances. 5, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Hydrofluoroether (HFE) is one of the new specialty chemicals that replaces previously used solvents with higher environmental impact. A demonstration of a recovery system for HFE is now taking place that captures HFE vapors and turns them into a liquid that can be reused in the manufacturing process. The solvent-recovery technology is being tailored to reduce operating expenses and emissions in producing computer disks, but is also suitable in semiconductor manufacturing and the aerospace industry. 6, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HFE: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 3, English, - hydrofluoroether
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Solvants et essences spéciales (Pétrole)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrofluoroéther
1, record 3, French, hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HFE 2, record 3, French, HFE
see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce aux hydrofluoroéthers 3M, le nettoyage de précision est aussi simple et efficace qu'il l'était avec les produits à base de CFC. [...] Ce produit chimique breveté offre aux utilisateurs l'équilibre parfait entre le rendement, la sécurité des travailleurs et le respect de l'environnement. Les processus à base d'hydrofluoroéthers 3M permettent la production de pièces sans résidus, qui sèchent d'elles-mêmes sans entrer en contact avec de l'eau; la diminution des cycles et la réduction des déchets. Les hydrofluoroéthers se sont avérés efficaces pour l'enlèvement du flux de soudage et des résidus ioniques, le traitement et la manipulation des huiles, des graisses, des fines particules et d'autres contaminants. 3, record 3, French, - hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HFE : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 4, record 3, French, - hydrofluoro%C3%A9ther
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Solventes y bencinas especiales (Petróleo)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrofluoreter
1, record 3, Spanish, hidrofluoreter
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- hidrofluoroéter 1, record 3, Spanish, hidrofluoro%C3%A9ter
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- HFE 1, record 3, Spanish, HFE
correct, masculine noun
- HFE 1, record 3, Spanish, HFE
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- HFC 4310
1, record 4, English, HFC%204310
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Vertrel XF 2, record 4, English, Vertrel%20XF
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
International meeting on fingerprint development.... The solvents are a hydrofluoroether called HFE 7100 and a hydrofluorocarbon called HFC 4310(otherwise known as Vertrel XF). 2, record 4, English, - HFC%204310
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vertrel XF: Probably a trade name. 3, record 4, English, - HFC%204310
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- HFC 4310
1, record 4, French, HFC%204310
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Vertrel XF 1, record 4, French, Vertrel%20XF
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vertrel XF: Cette dénomination constitue fort probablement une marque déposée. 2, record 4, French, - HFC%204310
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-12-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Air Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant
1, record 5, English, hydrofluorocarbon%20refrigerant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- HFC refrigerant 1, record 5, English, HFC%20refrigerant
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DuPont has developed a new hydrofluorocarbon(HFC) refrigerant, SUVA HP62. SUVA HP62 is the non-ozone depleting replacement for R-502 in refrigeration applications. 1, record 5, English, - hydrofluorocarbon%20refrigerant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Pollution de l'air
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fluide frigorigène hydrofluorocarboné
1, record 5, French, fluide%20frigorig%C3%A8ne%20hydrofluorocarbon%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- frigorigène hydrofluorocarboné 1, record 5, French, frigorig%C3%A8ne%20hydrofluorocarbon%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes proposés sur le modèle de «fluide frigorigène chlorofluorocarboné» tiré du dictionnaire de Denis Rivard sur la protection de la couche d'ozone. 1, record 5, French, - fluide%20frigorig%C3%A8ne%20hydrofluorocarbon%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Air Pollution
- Pollutants
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soft chlorofluorocarbon
1, record 6, English, soft%20chlorofluorocarbon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- soft CFC 1, record 6, English, soft%20CFC
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any partially halogenated hydrocarbon, or hydrochlorofluorocarbon(HCFC) and any fluorinated hydrocarbon, or hydrofluorocarbon(HFC). Those chemicals having a lower ozone-destroying potential(ODP) are called "soft CFCs". Chemicals having a higher ODP, completely halogenated hydrocarbons for example, are called "hard CFCs. " 1, record 6, English, - soft%20chlorofluorocarbon
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compare to "safe chlorofluorocarbon". 1, record 6, English, - soft%20chlorofluorocarbon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pollution de l'air
- Agents de pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hydrocarbure chlorofluoré doux
1, record 6, French, hydrocarbure%20chlorofluor%C3%A9%20doux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chlorofluorocarbure doux 1, record 6, French, chlorofluorocarbure%20doux
proposal, masculine noun
- CFC doux 1, record 6, French, CFC%20doux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Doux : qui agit sans brutalité, sans effets secondaires néfastes sur le milieu considéré (environnement; organisme) et selon des voies tenues pour les plus naturelles. Technologies douces, qui ne portent pas atteinte à l'environnement, au milieu. 2, record 6, French, - hydrocarbure%20chlorofluor%C3%A9%20doux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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