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Record 1 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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