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TRICHLOROETHANE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2, 2’-(2, 2, 2-trichloroethane-1, 1-diyl) bis(4-chlorobenzene)
1, record 1, English, 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dchlorobenzene%29
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane 2, record 1, English, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
correct, see observation
- DDT 2, record 1, English, DDT
correct
- DDT 2, record 1, English, DDT
- dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane 3, record 1, English, dichloro%2Ddiphenyl%2Dtrichloroethane
correct
- DDT 3, record 1, English, DDT
correct
- DDT 3, record 1, English, DDT
- chlorophenothane 2, record 1, English, chlorophenothane
correct
- dicophane 2, record 1, English, dicophane
correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane 1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%284%2Dchlorophenyl%29ethane
correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(chlorophenyl)ethane 2, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%28chlorophenyl%29ethane
avoid
- dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane 4, record 1, English, dichlorodiphenyl%20trichloroethane
avoid
- DDT 4, record 1, English, DDT
correct
- DDT 4, record 1, English, DDT
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of colorless crystals or white to slightly off-white powder, odourless or with slight aromatic odour, insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, ether, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, dioxane, and pyridine, derived by condensing chloral or chloral hydrate with chlorobenzene in presence of sulfuric acid, toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption, which is used as an insecticide, for tobacco and cotton, and as a pesticide (tussock moth). 5, record 1, English, - 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dchlorobenzene%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] widely used, very persistent pesticide in the chlorinated hydrocarbon group, [is] now banned from production and use in many countries. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dchlorobenzene%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2,2'-(2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzene) : form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dchlorobenzene%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane: a commercial name. 1, record 1, English, - 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dchlorobenzene%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,2'-(2,2,2-trichloroéthane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzène)
1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dchlorobenz%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane 2, record 1, French, dichlorodiph%C3%A9nyltrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- DDT 2, record 1, French, DDT
correct, masculine noun
- DDT 2, record 1, French, DDT
- dichlorodiphényltrichloréthane 3, record 1, French, dichlorodiph%C3%A9nyltrichlor%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- DDT 4, record 1, French, DDT
correct
- DDT 4, record 1, French, DDT
- dichlorodiphényl-trichloroéthane 5, record 1, French, dichlorodiph%C3%A9nyl%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- D.D.T. 5, record 1, French, D%2ED%2ET%2E
avoid
- D.D.T. 5, record 1, French, D%2ED%2ET%2E
- dichloro-diphényl-trichloréthane 6, record 1, French, dichloro%2Ddiph%C3%A9nyl%2Dtrichlor%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- DDT 6, record 1, French, DDT
correct, masculine noun
- DDT 6, record 1, French, DDT
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pesticide largement utilisé, très rémanent (dont la production et l'emploi sont maintenant interdits dans de nombreux pays), appartenant au groupe des hydrocarbures chlorés. 7, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dchlorobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2'-(2,2,2-trichloroéthane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzène) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dchlorobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dchlorobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trichloroethane
1, record 2, English, trichloroethane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two nonflammable, irritating liquid isomeric compounds: 1,1,1-trichloroethane ... used as a solvent, an aerosol propellant, a pesticide and for metal degreasing, also known as methyl chloroform; 1,1,2-trichloroethane ... used as a chemical intermediate and solvent, also known as vinyl trichloride. 1, record 2, English, - trichloroethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl3 2, record 2, English, - trichloroethane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trichloroéthane
1, record 2, French, trichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom de deux dérivés halogènes isomères [alpha] et [bêta] [...], dissolvants et agents de synthèse. 1, record 2, French, - trichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces deux dérivés sont le 1,1,1-trichloréthane, ou méthylchloroforme, et le 1,1,2-trichloréthane, ou trichlorure de vinyle. 2, record 2, French, - trichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl3 2, record 2, French, - trichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 2, Key term(s)
- trichloréthane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Vapour Degreasing and Cold Cleaning Inhibited 1, 1, 1,-Trichloroethane
1, record 3, English, Vapour%20Degreasing%20and%20Cold%20Cleaning%20Inhibited%201%2C%201%2C%201%2C%2DTrichloroethane
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: 31-GP-213Ma, 1991 1, record 3, English, - Vapour%20Degreasing%20and%20Cold%20Cleaning%20Inhibited%201%2C%201%2C%201%2C%2DTrichloroethane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,1,-Trichloroéthane inhibé pour le dégraissage à la vapeur et le nettoyage à froid
1, record 3, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2C%2DTrichloro%C3%A9thane%20inhib%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9graissage%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20et%20le%20nettoyage%20%C3%A0%20froid
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : 31-GP-213Ma, 1991 1, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C%2DTrichloro%C3%A9thane%20inhib%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9graissage%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20et%20le%20nettoyage%20%C3%A0%20froid
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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