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HALON 1011 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
CH2BrCl
formula, see observation
74-97-5
CAS number
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.

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).

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).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2BrCl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents extincteurs
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2BrCl
formula, see observation
74-97-5
CAS number
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).

OBS

chlorobromométhane : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2BrCl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes extintores
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH2BrCl
formula, see observation
74-97-5
CAS number
OBS

Líquido volátil transparente soluble en disolventes orgánicos. Sus vapores son irritantes.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH2BrCl

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