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DEGREASING COMPOUND [4 records]

Record 1 2011-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

Special preparation for removing grease from mechanical parts.

OBS

A degreaser is always a solvent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Produit qui enlève les graisses et les taches [de graisse] des étoffes, des pièces métalliques, etc.

OBS

Le terme «dégraissage» s'applique autant aux tissus qu'aux pièces métalliques; le terme «détachage», surtout aux tissus.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aparatos domésticos de limpieza y mantenimiento
  • Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
DEF

Sustancia, generalmente un disolvente orgánico, usada para eliminar grasa, aceites y suciedad.

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Record 2 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
CH3Br
formula, see observation
74-83-9
CAS number
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.

OBS

Methyl bromide is a major natural bromine carrier and is estimated to be a lesser greenhouse gas.

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).

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.

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.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3Br

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3Br
formula, see observation
74-83-9
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé d'hydrocarbure utilisé en synthèse organique, pour le dégraissage de la laine et comme insecticide fumigant.

OBS

Ce produit constitue un gaz à effet de serre mineur.

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).

OBS

BrM; MBr : abréviations rarement utilisées et non officielles; ne pas les utiliser seules, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3Br

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3Br
formula, see observation
74-83-9
CAS number
OBS

Gas incoloro y muy tóxico. Inflamable. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3Br

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Record 3 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
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.

OBS

cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H10O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
OBS

cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H10O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
DEF

Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H10O

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Record 4 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
C2HCl3
formula, see observation
CCl2=CHCl
formula, see observation
79-01-6
CAS number
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.

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).

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.

OBS

trichloroethylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C2HCl3 or CCl2=CHCl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2HCl3
formula, see observation
CCl2=CHCl
formula, see observation
79-01-6
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthylène, utilisé comme solvant de dégraissage, que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur.

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).

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.

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.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2HCl3 ou CCl2=CHCl

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).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2HCl3
formula, see observation
CCl2=CHCl
formula, see observation
79-01-6
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2HCl3 o CCl2=CHCl

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