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HALON 2402 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dibromotetrafluoroethane 2, record 1, English, dibromotetrafluoroethane
avoid
- Arcton 114B2 3, record 1, English, Arcton%20114B2
correct, trademark
- Halon 2402 4, record 1, English, Halon%202402
correct, trademark
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonflammable liquid boiling at 47.3°C used as a refrigerant, as a fire-extinguishing agent and as a control fluid. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halon 2402 has proved effective in combination with foam or dry-chemical agents. A vapourizing liquid, it can be expelled as a liquid stream. The high density of its vapours generates an inhibiting atmosphere that renders flashbacks or reignition unlikely. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: C2F4Br2 or CBrF2-CBrF[subscript 2 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sym-dibromotetrafluoroethane
- 1,2-dibromotetrafluoroethane
- dibromo-tetrafluoroethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Machines frigorifiques
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tétrafluoroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dibromotétrafluoroéthane 2, record 1, French, dibromot%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- Arcton 114B2 3, record 1, French, Arcton%20114B2
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Halon 2402 4, record 1, French, Halon%202402
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, inflammable, dont le point d'ébullition est de 47,3 °C et qui est utilisé comme agent extincteur, comme fluide frigorigène et comme solvant. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Halon 2402 possède un potentiel de destruction de l'ozone assez élevé, de 5,0 à 6,2. 4, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tétrafluoroéthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formules chimiques : C2F4Br2 ou CBrF2-CBrF[indice 2 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 1,2-dibromotétrafluoroéthane
- dibromotétrafluoroéthane symétrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Máquinas frigoríficas
- Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dibromotetrafluoroetano
1, record 1, Spanish, dibromotetrafluoroetano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Halón 2402 1, record 1, Spanish, Hal%C3%B3n%202402
trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2F4Br2 o CBrF2-CBrF[subíndice 2 2, record 1, Spanish, - dibromotetrafluoroetano
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