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HALOGENATED AROMATIC HYDROCARBON [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1-dichloroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chlorinated hydrochloric ether 2, record 1, English, chlorinated%20hydrochloric%20ether
correct
- 1,1-dichlorethane 2, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichlorethane
correct
- ethylidene chloride 3, record 1, English, ethylidene%20chloride
- ethylidene dichloride 2, record 1, English, ethylidene%20dichloride
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A partially halogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless, neutral, mobile liquid with an aromatic ethereal odour and a saccharin taste, is used as an extraction solvent and a fumigant and is suspected of depleting stratospheric ozone. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1-dichloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known the following commercial designations: NCI-C04535; RCRA waste number U076; UN 2362. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H4Cl2 or CH3CHCl2 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- NCI-C04535
- RCRA waste number U076
- UN 2362
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1-dichloroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éther hydrochlorique chloré 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20hydrochlorique%20chlor%C3%A9
masculine noun
- 1,1-dichloréthane 2, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure d'éthylidène 3, record 1, French, chlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- dichlorure d'éthylidène 2, record 1, French, dichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- dichloro-1,1 éthane 4, record 1, French, dichloro%2D1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur aromatique éthérée et fruitée, à saveur sucrée, utilisé comme analgésique, comme solvant d'extraction et pour la fumigation des sols. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit soupçonné d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1-dichloroéthane : 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). 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H4Cl2 ou CH3CHCl2 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de etilideno
1, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20etilideno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, neutro, de olor etéreo. Soluble en alcohol, éter, aceites volátiles y fijos. Poco soluble en agua. Inflamable, moderadamente tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H4Cl2 o CH3CHCl2 2, record 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon
1, record 2, English, halogenated%20aromatic%20hydrocarbon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HAH 2, record 2, English, HAH
see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... TCDD [2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin] is the most toxic halogenated aromatic hydrocarbon. 3, record 2, English, - halogenated%20aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Remediation of soils and sediments contaminated by halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (HAH) such as PCBs, PCDDs, and PCDFs is a major environmental problem. HAH are the major contaminants found in sediments in the US. 4, record 2, English, - halogenated%20aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Oxidative stress is implicated in the effects of a growing number of xenobiotics. Among these are the planar halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (planar HAH). 5, record 2, English, - halogenated%20aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HAH: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 2, English, - halogenated%20aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hydrocarbure aromatique halogéné
1, record 2, French, hydrocarbure%20aromatique%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HAH 2, record 2, French, HAH
see observation, masculine noun, rare
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les PCDD, PCDF et PCB sont des hydrocarbures aromatiques tricycliques halogénés qui présentent des caractéristiques physiques et chimiques communes. Le terme dioxines constitue une dénomination commune pour ces composés. Les hydrocarbures aromatiques halogénés sont quasi omniprésents sous la forme de mélanges d'isomères et congénères. 3, record 2, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HAH : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 4, record 2, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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