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HALON 1011 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Extinguishing Agents
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bromochloromethane
1, record 1, English, bromochloromethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chlorobromomethane 2, record 1, English, chlorobromomethane
correct, see observation
- Halon 1011 3, record 1, English, Halon%201011
correct
- methylene chlorobromide 3, record 1, English, methylene%20chlorobromide
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product appearing in the form of a clear colorless to pale yellow liquid having a sweet, chloroform-like odour that is used as a chemical intermediate and as a fire extinguishing agent. 4, record 1, English, - bromochloromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bromochloromethane: 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, - bromochloromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chlorobromomethane: commercial name used by the US American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 5, record 1, English, - bromochloromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2BrCl 4, record 1, English, - bromochloromethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents extincteurs
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bromochlorométhane
1, record 1, French, bromochlorom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chlorobromométhane 2, record 1, French, chlorobromom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- Halon 1011 3, record 1, French, Halon%201011
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure bromure de méthylène 4, record 1, French, chlorure%20bromure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bromochlorométhane : 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, - bromochlorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chlorobromométhane : nom commercial. 5, record 1, French, - bromochlorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2BrCl 5, record 1, French, - bromochlorom%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes extintores
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromoclorometano
1, record 1, Spanish, bromoclorometano
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 volátil transparente soluble en disolventes orgánicos. Sus vapores son irritantes. 1, record 1, Spanish, - bromoclorometano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH2BrCl 2, record 1, Spanish, - bromoclorometano
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