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DICLORURO [9 records]

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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Record 2 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5CHCl2
formula, see observation
98-87-3
CAS number
OBS

Colorless oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor. ... Used in dyes and in the manufacture of benzaldehyde and cinnamic acid.

OBS

(dichloromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

benzyl dichloride: incorrect form.

OBS

alpha,alpha-dichlorotoluene: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5CHCl2

Key term(s)
  • a,a-dichlorotoluene

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5CHCl2
formula, see observation
98-87-3
CAS number
OBS

(dichlorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

dichlorure de benzyle : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5CHCl2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H5CHCl2
formula, see observation
98-87-3
CAS number
DEF

Líquido oleoso e incloro. Combustible, soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H5CHCl2

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Record 3 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Rubber
Universal entry(ies)
(C6H5)2NNO
formula, see observation
86-30-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of greenish crystals, soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, sulfuric acid, that is used as a rubber accelerator.

OBS

The capital letter "N" must be italicized.

OBS

N-nitroso-N-phenylaniline: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: (C6H5)2NNO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C6H5)2NNO
formula, see observation
86-30-6
CAS number
OBS

La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique.

OBS

N-nitroso-N-phénylaniline : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5)2NNO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(C6H5)2NNO
formula, see observation
86-30-6
CAS number
OBS

Polvo amarillo, insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol, acetona, benceno y dicloruro de etileno. Inflamable. Puede ser tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: (C6H5)2NNO

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Record 4 2011-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A chemical compound having the chemical formula ClHC=CHCl which appears under the form of a colorless, toxic liquid with a pleasant aroma, which boils at 59°C, decomposes in light, air, and moisture, is soluble in organic solvents, is insoluble in water, which exists in cis and trans forms, and which is used as a general solvent for organic materials, in dye extraction, in medicine, in perfumes, in lacquers, in thermoplastics and in organic synthesis.

OBS

1,2-dichloroethene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

sym-dichloroethylene: The abbreviation "sym" must be italicized; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

acetylene chloride: A commercial name to be avoided because it is a generic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Produit chimique de formule ClHC=CHCl qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide lourd, incolore, que l'on prépare par chloration naturelle de l'acétylène, et que l'on utilise comme solvant, en thérapeutique (narcotique), dans la préparation du glycol, dans les machines frigorifiques et dans la synthèse du thioindigo.

OBS

1,2-dichloroéthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

sym-dichloroéthylène : L'abréviation «sym» s'écrit en italique; forme vieillie; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

chlorure d'acétylène : terme commercial à éviter parce que générique.

Key term(s)
  • bêta-dichloro-éthylène

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Líquido incoloro de olor agradable. Soluble en disolventes orgánicos; ligeramente soluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico. Irritante y narcótico en grandes concentraciones. Inflamable.

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Record 5 2010-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H5AlCl2
formula, see observation
563-43-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product having the formula C2H5AlCl2 which is used as a catalyst for olefin polymerization.

OBS

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H5AlCl2
formula, see observation
563-43-9
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C2H5AlCl2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H5AlCl2
formula, see observation
563-43-9
CAS number
OBS

Se utiliza el subíndice para las cifras (2, 5, 2) dentro de la fórmula química.

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Record 6 2003-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Polvo blanco con débil olor a cloro; lentamente soluble en agua con liberación gradual de ácido hipocloroso; soluble en benceno, cloroformo, dicloruro de etileno y alcohol. Tóxico por inhalación. Tolerancia 0, 2 mg por metro cúbico de aire. Irrita la piel.

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Record 7 2003-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

dibutyldichlorostannane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

dibutyldichlorostannane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Sólido cristalino de color blanco. Soluble en disolventes orgánicos. Combustible. Tóxico.

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Record 8 2001-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 9 1999-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
DEF

Intermediate in the production of polymers and plasticisers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
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