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1 2-DCE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C2H4Cl2
formula, see observation
CH2ClCH2Cl
formula, see observation
ClCH2CH2Cl
formula, see observation
107-06-2
CAS number
DEF

A partially halogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless, oily, sweet-tasting liquid with a chloroformlike odour, is used in the production of vinyl chloride, ethylenediamine and solvents and is suspected of depleting stratospheric ozone.

OBS

1,2-dichloroethane: name standardized by ISO; 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

ethylene dichloride: name standardized by ISO.

OBS

ethylene chloride: ambiguous (generic) name.

OBS

1,2-DCE; EDC: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial or trade names, such as: Borer Sol; Brocide; Destruxol Borer-Sol; dichloremulsion; Di-Chlor-Mulsion; Dutch liquid; Dutch oil; ENT 1,656; NCI-C00511; RCRA waste number U077; UN 1184.

OBS

Chemical formula: ClCH2CH2Cl or CH2ClCH2Cl or C2H4Cl2

Key term(s)
  • alpha,beta-dichlorethane
  • a,β-dichlorethane
  • alpha,beta-dichloroethane
  • a,β-dichloroethane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H4Cl2
formula, see observation
CH2ClCH2Cl
formula, see observation
ClCH2CH2Cl
formula, see observation
107-06-2
CAS number
DEF

Isomère du dichloréthane qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide incolore à odeur de chloroforme, que l'on utilise comme intermédiaire de synthèse organique, dans la fabrication d'insecticides et que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur.

OBS

1,2-dichloroéthane : 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

dichlorure d'éthylène : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

chlorure d'éthylène : nom ambigu (générique).

OBS

alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : ClCH2CH2Cl ou CH2ClCH2Cl ou C2H4Cl2

Key term(s)
  • alpha,bêta-dichloréthane
  • a,β-dichloréthane
  • alpha,bêta-dichloroéthane
  • a,β-dichloroéthane

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H4Cl2
formula, see observation
CH2ClCH2Cl
formula, see observation
ClCH2CH2Cl
formula, see observation
107-06-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido oleoso incoloro, de sabor dulce. Miscible con la mayoría de disolventes comunes, ligeramente soluble en agua. Tóxico por ingestión, inhalación y absorción cutánea. Irritante. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: ClCH2CH2Cl o CH2ClCH2Cl o C2H4Cl2

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