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TRICHLORETHYLENE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethene
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethinyl trichloride 2, record 1, English, ethinyl%20trichloride
- ethylene trichloride 3, record 1, English, ethylene%20trichloride
correct
- trichloroethene 4, record 1, English, trichloroethene
- trichloroethylene 5, record 1, English, trichloroethylene
correct
- TCE 6, record 1, English, TCE
correct
- TCE 6, record 1, English, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroethylene 3, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylene
correct, obsolete
- Tri-Clene 7, record 1, English, Tri%2DClene
trademark
- Trilene 7, record 1, English, Trilene
trademark
- trichlorethylene 8, record 1, English, trichlorethylene
- 1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene 3, record 1, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloroethylene
- 1,1-dichloro-2-chloroethylene 3, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2Dchloroethylene
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a heavy, stable, toxic liquid with a chloroform aroma, is slightly soluble in water, is soluble with greases and common organic solvents, boils at 87°C, and is used in the manufacture of organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, as a solvent for fats, waxes, resins, oils, rubber, paints and varnishes, for metal degreasing, solvent extraction and for dry cleaning. 9, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the substances in PSL [Priority Substances List] 1 found to be toxic under CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] are trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetradhloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene and commonly referred to as PERC). 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethene: 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. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trichloroethylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 9, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2HCl3 or CCl2=CHCl 9, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthène
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'éthinyle 1, record 1, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thinyle
masculine noun
- trichlorure d'éthylène 1, record 1, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- trichloroéthène 2, record 1, French, trichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloroéthylène 3, record 1, French, trichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 1, French, TCE
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 1, French, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthylène 1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- Triclene 5, record 1, French, Triclene
trademark, masculine noun
- Trilene 6, record 1, French, Trilene
trademark, masculine noun
- trichloréthylène 7, record 1, French, trichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthylène 1, record 1, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthylène, utilisé comme solvant de dégraissage, que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 8, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les substances de la LSIP [Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire] 1 réputées toxiques [en vertu] de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement], on [trouve] le trichloroéthylène (TCE) et le tétrachloroéthylène (également connu sous le nom de perchloroéthylène ou PERC). 4, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compte peu d'alcènes halogénés parmi les produits qui menacent la couche d'ozone. Ces dérivés de l'éthylène, dans la nomenclature fréon, portent un numéro d'identification supérieur à 1 000. 9, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthène : 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. 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2HCl3 ou CCl2=CHCl 10, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
trichloroéthylène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloroetileno
1, record 1, Spanish, tricloroetileno
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2HCl3 o CCl2=CHCl 2, record 1, Spanish, - tricloroetileno
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