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DEGREASING COMPOUND [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- degreasing agent
1, record 1, English, degreasing%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- degreasing compound 2, record 1, English, degreasing%20compound
correct
- degreaser 3, record 1, English, degreaser
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Special preparation for removing grease from mechanical parts. 4, record 1, English, - degreasing%20agent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A degreaser is always a solvent. 5, record 1, English, - degreasing%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégraissant
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9graissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- produit dégraissant 2, record 1, French, produit%20d%C3%A9graissant
correct, masculine noun
- produit de dégraissage 3, record 1, French, produit%20de%20d%C3%A9graissage
correct, masculine noun
- agent de dégraissage 4, record 1, French, agent%20de%20d%C3%A9graissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit qui enlève les graisses et les taches [de graisse] des étoffes, des pièces métalliques, etc. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9graissant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «dégraissage» s'applique autant aux tissus qu'aux pièces métalliques; le terme «détachage», surtout aux tissus. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9graissant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, le terme degreaser désigne aussi un produit de nettoyage; c'est nécessairement un solvant et il n'est utilisé que pour le nettoyage à sec. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9graissant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desengrasante
1, record 1, Spanish, desengrasante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia, generalmente un disolvente orgánico, usada para eliminar grasa, aceites y suciedad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - desengrasante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bromomethane
1, record 2, English, bromomethane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CFC 40B 2, record 2, English, CFC%2040B
correct
- Embafume 3, record 2, English, Embafume
trademark
- F 40B 2, record 2, English, F%2040B
correct
- fluorocarbon-40B 2, record 2, English, fluorocarbon%2D40B
correct
- Freon 40B 2, record 2, English, Freon%2040B
correct
- Halon 1001 4, record 2, English, Halon%201001
correct
- methyl bromide 5, record 2, English, methyl%20bromide
correct
- MBr 6, record 2, English, MBr
see observation
- MBr 6, record 2, English, MBr
- methylbromide 7, record 2, English, methylbromide
correct
- monobromomethane 8, record 2, English, monobromomethane
correct
- R 40B 2, record 2, English, R%2040B
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a toxic, colorless gas, which forms a crystalline hydrate with cold water and which is used for degreasing wool, in ionization chambers, in the synthesis of organic compounds and as a fumigant. 9, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Methyl bromide is a major natural bromine carrier and is estimated to be a lesser greenhouse gas. 10, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bromomethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name 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). 9, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The abbreviation MBr has been found with several variants: Mbr, mBr, mbr, MBR; the most common form is MBr; no abbreviation should be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 9, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, such as: Bercema; Brom-o-Gas; Celfume; Curafume; Dawson 100; Detia Gas EX-M; Dowfume; Edco; Haltox; Iscobrome; Kayafume; MBX; Metafume; Methogas; R 40B1; RCRA waste number U209; Rotox; Terabol; Terr-O-Gas 67; UN 1062; Zytox. 9, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3Br 9, record 2, English, - bromomethane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bromométhane
1, record 2, French, bromom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- CFC 40B 2, record 2, French, CFC%2040B
correct, masculine noun
- Embafume 3, record 2, French, Embafume
trademark, masculine noun
- F 40B 2, record 2, French, F%2040B
correct, masculine noun
- fluorocarbone 40B 3, record 2, French, fluorocarbone%2040B
correct, masculine noun
- Fréon 40B 2, record 2, French, Fr%C3%A9on%2040B
correct, masculine noun
- Halon 1001 3, record 2, French, Halon%201001
correct, masculine noun
- bromure de méthyle 4, record 2, French, bromure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- BrM 5, record 2, French, BrM
see observation, masculine noun
- BrM 5, record 2, French, BrM
- méthylbromure 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thylbromure
correct, masculine noun
- monobromométhane 6, record 2, French, monobromom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- R 40B 2, record 2, French, R%2040B
correct, masculine noun
- méthane monobromé 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thane%20monobrom%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure utilisé en synthèse organique, pour le dégraissage de la laine et comme insecticide fumigant. 7, record 2, French, - bromom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce produit constitue un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 8, record 2, French, - bromom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bromométhane : 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). 7, record 2, French, - bromom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
BrM; MBr : abréviations rarement utilisées et non officielles; ne pas les utiliser seules, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 7, record 2, French, - bromom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3Br 7, record 2, French, - bromom%C3%A9thane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromuro de metilo
1, record 2, Spanish, bromuro%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- metilbromuro 2, record 2, Spanish, metilbromuro
masculine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gas incoloro y muy tóxico. Inflamable. Plaguicida. 3, record 2, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20metilo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3Br 4, record 2, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20metilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cyclohexanone
1, record 3, English, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pimelic ketone 2, record 3, English, pimelic%20ketone
avoid
- ketohexamethylene 2, record 3, English, ketohexamethylene
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to pale yellow liquid with an acetone-and peppermint-like odour, is slightly soluble in water, miscible with most solvents, is derived by passing cyclohexanol over copper with air at 280°F or by oxidation of cyclohexanol with chromic acid or oxide, is toxic via inhalation and skin contact, and which is used in organic synthesis, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, degreasing of metals, in polishes, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in natural and synthetic resins, waxes and fats. 3, record 3, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 3, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O 3, record 3, English, - cyclohexanone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cyclohexanone
1, record 3, French, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 3, French, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O 3, record 3, French, - cyclohexanone
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclohexanona
1, record 3, Spanish, ciclohexanona
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel. 1, record 3, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H10O 2, record 3, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethene
1, record 4, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ethinyl trichloride 2, record 4, English, ethinyl%20trichloride
- ethylene trichloride 3, record 4, English, ethylene%20trichloride
correct
- trichloroethene 4, record 4, English, trichloroethene
- trichloroethylene 5, record 4, English, trichloroethylene
correct
- TCE 6, record 4, English, TCE
correct
- TCE 6, record 4, English, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroethylene 3, record 4, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylene
correct, obsolete
- Tri-Clene 7, record 4, English, Tri%2DClene
trademark
- Trilene 7, record 4, English, Trilene
trademark
- trichlorethylene 8, record 4, English, trichlorethylene
- 1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene 3, record 4, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloroethylene
- 1,1-dichloro-2-chloroethylene 3, record 4, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2Dchloroethylene
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a heavy, stable, toxic liquid with a chloroform aroma, is slightly soluble in water, is soluble with greases and common organic solvents, boils at 87°C, and is used in the manufacture of organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, as a solvent for fats, waxes, resins, oils, rubber, paints and varnishes, for metal degreasing, solvent extraction and for dry cleaning. 9, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the substances in PSL [Priority Substances List] 1 found to be toxic under CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] are trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetradhloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene and commonly referred to as PERC). 6, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethene: 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 4, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trichloroethylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 9, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2HCl3 or CCl2=CHCl 9, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthène
1, record 4, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'éthinyle 1, record 4, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thinyle
masculine noun
- trichlorure d'éthylène 1, record 4, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- trichloroéthène 2, record 4, French, trichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloroéthylène 3, record 4, French, trichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 4, French, TCE
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 4, French, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthylène 1, record 4, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- Triclene 5, record 4, French, Triclene
trademark, masculine noun
- Trilene 6, record 4, French, Trilene
trademark, masculine noun
- trichloréthylène 7, record 4, French, trichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthylène 1, record 4, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthylène, utilisé comme solvant de dégraissage, que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 8, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les substances de la LSIP [Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire] 1 réputées toxiques [en vertu] de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement], on [trouve] le trichloroéthylène (TCE) et le tétrachloroéthylène (également connu sous le nom de perchloroéthylène ou PERC). 4, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compte peu d'alcènes halogénés parmi les produits qui menacent la couche d'ozone. Ces dérivés de l'éthylène, dans la nomenclature fréon, portent un numéro d'identification supérieur à 1 000. 9, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthène : 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 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2HCl3 ou CCl2=CHCl 10, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
trichloroéthylène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloroetileno
1, record 4, Spanish, tricloroetileno
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2HCl3 o CCl2=CHCl 2, record 4, Spanish, - tricloroetileno
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