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CLOROFENOL [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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Record 2 2002-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Pollutants
DEF

Any of three monochloro derivatives ClC6H4OP of phenol distinguished as ortho-chlorophenol, meta-chlorophenol, and para-chlorophenol and used chiefly as dye intermediates.

DEF

chlorophenols (also known as chlorinated phenols): Group of toxic chemicals created by the chlorination of phenols (e.g., pentachlorophenol) [which are] used as preservatives in paints, drilling muds, photographic solutions, hides and leathers, and textiles, ... as herbicides and insecticides and, most commonly, for wood preservation.

CONT

Low levels of chlorophenols, dioxins and furans can be safely destroyed in properly designed and operated pulp mill power boilers.

Key term(s)
  • chlorophenols
  • chlorphenols
  • chlorinated phenols

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Agents de pollution
DEF

Dérivé chloré du phénol, de formule CL--C6H4--OH. (L'isomère para est un antiseptique local.)

DEF

chlorophénols (syn. : phénols chlorés) : Groupe de produits chimiques toxiques obtenus par la chloration des phénols (comme le pentachlorophénol) [que l'on utilise] comme agents de préservation dans les peintures, les boues de forage, les solutions photographiques, les peaux, les cuirs ainsi que les textiles, [...] comme herbicides et insecticides et, le plus couramment, pour la préservation du bois.

CONT

Les phénols et leurs dérivés sont l'indice d'une pollution industrielle. Leur nuisance la plus marquante est le goût de chlorophénol qui apparaît dans l'eau en présence de chlore [...]

Key term(s)
  • chlorophénols
  • phénols chlorés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Agentes contaminantes
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