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HALON [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dibromotetrafluoroethane 2, record 1, English, dibromotetrafluoroethane
avoid
- Arcton 114B2 3, record 1, English, Arcton%20114B2
correct, trademark
- Halon 2402 4, record 1, English, Halon%202402
correct, trademark
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonflammable liquid boiling at 47.3°C used as a refrigerant, as a fire-extinguishing agent and as a control fluid. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halon 2402 has proved effective in combination with foam or dry-chemical agents. A vapourizing liquid, it can be expelled as a liquid stream. The high density of its vapours generates an inhibiting atmosphere that renders flashbacks or reignition unlikely. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: C2F4Br2 or CBrF2-CBrF[subscript 2 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrafluoroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sym-dibromotetrafluoroethane
- 1,2-dibromotetrafluoroethane
- dibromo-tetrafluoroethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Machines frigorifiques
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tétrafluoroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dibromotétrafluoroéthane 2, record 1, French, dibromot%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- Arcton 114B2 3, record 1, French, Arcton%20114B2
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Halon 2402 4, record 1, French, Halon%202402
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, inflammable, dont le point d'ébullition est de 47,3 °C et qui est utilisé comme agent extincteur, comme fluide frigorigène et comme solvant. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Halon 2402 possède un potentiel de destruction de l'ozone assez élevé, de 5,0 à 6,2. 4, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2-dibromo-1,1,2,2-tétrafluoroéthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formules chimiques : C2F4Br2 ou CBrF2-CBrF[indice 2 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 1,2-dibromotétrafluoroéthane
- dibromotétrafluoroéthane symétrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Máquinas frigoríficas
- Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dibromotetrafluoroetano
1, record 1, Spanish, dibromotetrafluoroetano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Halón 2402 1, record 1, Spanish, Hal%C3%B3n%202402
trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2F4Br2 o CBrF2-CBrF[subíndice 2 2, record 1, Spanish, - dibromotetrafluoroetano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Climate Change
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- halon
1, record 2, English, halon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brominated chlorofluorocarbon with an extremely high ozone depleting potential. 2, record 2, English, - halon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halons, man-made bromine compounds used in fire extinguishers, are far less concentrated in the atmosphere than chlorofluorocarbons, which are used in air-conditioners and aerosol sprays. 3, record 2, English, - halon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
halon: name often specified by 4 digits; the 1st indicates the number of carbons in the molecule, the 2nd the number of fluorines, 3rd indicates the chlorines and 4th the number of bromines. 4, record 2, English, - halon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Mesures antipollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- halon
1, record 2, French, halon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé fluoré, chloré ou bromé des hydrocarbures, utilisé comme liquide extincteur et frigorifique. 2, record 2, French, - halon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trois halons les plus connus sont les halons 1211, 1301 et 2402. Il n'y a aucune raison d'utiliser la majuscule en début de mot bien que cet usage soit assez répandu. 3, record 2, French, - halon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme Halon, avec majuscule, désigne parfois une résine thermoplastique produite par Allied et que Dupont appelle plutôt Téflon. 3, record 2, French, - halon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Cambio climático
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- halón
1, record 2, Spanish, hal%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hidrocarburo halogenado utilizado como agente de extinción de incendios. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hal%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Extinguishing Agents
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bromochlorodifluoromethane
1, record 3, English, bromochlorodifluoromethane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BCF 2, record 3, English, BCF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fluorocarbon 12B1 3, record 3, English, fluorocarbon%2012B1
correct
- fluorocarbono12B1 3, record 3, English, fluorocarbono12B1
correct
- CFC-12B1 3, record 3, English, CFC%2D12B1
correct
- CFC 12B1 3, record 3, English, CFC%2012B1
correct
- F-12B1 3, record 3, English, F%2D12B1
correct
- F 12B1 3, record 3, English, F%2012B1
correct
- Freon 12B1 3, record 3, English, Freon%2012B1
correct
- Halon 1211 4, record 3, English, Halon%201211
correct
- halon 1211 5, record 3, English, halon%201211
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halon 1211 has been used in Europe and Australia since 1955. It is approved for use in both fixed and portable equipment by governmental authorities in many countries. 6, record 3, English, - bromochlorodifluoromethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bromochlorodifluoromethane is a gas in normal atmospheric conditions (15°C, 760 mm Hg). It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. The gas is nontoxic and nonflammable. Commercial trademarks carry the designation 12B1. 7, record 3, English, - bromochlorodifluoromethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CBrClF2 or CF2BrCl 8, record 3, English, - bromochlorodifluoromethane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents extincteurs
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bromochlorodifluorométhane
1, record 3, French, bromochlorodifluorom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- CFC-12B1 2, record 3, French, CFC%2D12B1
correct, masculine noun
- CFC 12B1 2, record 3, French, CFC%2012B1
correct, masculine noun
- F-12B1 2, record 3, French, F%2D12B1
correct, masculine noun
- F 12B1 2, record 3, French, F%2012B1
correct, masculine noun
- Fréon 12B1 2, record 3, French, Fr%C3%A9on%2012B1
correct, masculine noun
- Halon 1211 2, record 3, French, Halon%201211
correct, masculine noun
- halon 1211 3, record 3, French, halon%201211
correct, masculine noun
- chlorofluorocarbure 12B1 2, record 3, French, chlorofluorocarbure%2012B1
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit extincteur que l'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 4, record 3, French, - bromochlorodifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le potentiel de destruction de l'ozone (PDO) du Halon 1211 est de 2,2 - 3,0. 4, record 3, French, - bromochlorodifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CBrClF2 ou CF2BrCl 5, record 3, French, - bromochlorodifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes extintores
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromoclorodifluorometano
1, record 3, Spanish, bromoclorodifluorometano
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- halón 1211 1, record 3, Spanish, hal%C3%B3n%201211
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CBrClF2 o CF2BrCl 2, record 3, Spanish, - bromoclorodifluorometano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Extinguishing Agents
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bromotrifluoromethane
1, record 4, English, bromotrifluoromethane
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fluorocarbon-13B1 2, record 4, English, fluorocarbon%2D13B1
correct
- Halon 1301 3, record 4, English, Halon%201301
correct, see observation
- Halon-1301 4, record 4, English, Halon%2D1301
correct
- Freon 13B1 1, record 4, English, Freon%2013B1
correct, see observation
- CFC 13B1 1, record 4, English, CFC%2013B1
correct, see observation
- F 13B1 5, record 4, English, F%2013B1
correct
- R 13B1 2, record 4, English, R%2013B1
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] fully halogenated halomethane used as a fire-extinguishing agent. 6, record 4, English, - bromotrifluoromethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halon 1301, a promising agent to eliminate the smoke and heat damage of a fire, has been used in explosion-suppression systems, in full-flooding systems where both Class A and Class B fire hazards are present, in museums and libraries, and in some passenger aircraft. Halon 1301 is a liquefied gas, extinguishing in extremely low concentration ... It is ... about 10 times more efficient than carbon dioxide. 7, record 4, English, - bromotrifluoromethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CFC 13B1; Freon 13B1; Halon 1301: trade names. 6, record 4, English, - bromotrifluoromethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CBrF:3 or CF:3Br 8, record 4, English, - bromotrifluoromethane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents extincteurs
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bromotrifluorométhane
1, record 4, French, bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Fréon 13B1 2, record 4, French, Fr%C3%A9on%2013B1
correct, masculine noun
- F 13B1 3, record 4, French, F%2013B1
correct, masculine noun
- CFC 13B1 3, record 4, French, CFC%2013B1
correct, masculine noun
- R 13B1 2, record 4, French, R%2013B1
correct, masculine noun
- Halon 1301 2, record 4, French, Halon%201301
correct, masculine noun
- monobromotrifluorométhane 3, record 4, French, monobromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halométhane entièrement halogéné utilisé comme agent extincteur d'incendie qu'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone et que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre potentiel. 4, record 4, French, - bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme la nomenclature industrielle Fréon ne distingue pas un dérivé chloré d'un dérivé bromé, on reconnaît le chlorotrifluorométhane (CC1F3) et le bromotrifluorométhane (CBrF3) en nommant le premier CFC 13 et le second CFC 13B1. Le B1 signale la présence d'un atome de brome; de la même façon l'appellation d'un autre hydrocarbure bromé, le CFC 114B2, signale la présence de deux atomes de brome. Il ne faut pas confondre la lettre majuscule B, indicatif du brome, avec la lettre minuscule b qui sert d'indicatif d'isomérie (le CFC 142b, pour le monochlorodifluoroéthane par exemple). 5, record 4, French, - bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CBrF:3 ou CF:3Br 4, record 4, French, - bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le potentiel de destruction de l'ozone du Halon 1301 est particulièrement élevé à 7,8 - 13,2. 4, record 4, French, - bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
monobromotrifluorométhane : terme signalé comme redondant dans la source UNTEB-344 («Environnement et développement», bulletin n° 344 de l'ONU). 6, record 4, French, - bromotrifluorom%C3%A9thane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes extintores
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromotrifluorometano
1, record 4, Spanish, bromotrifluorometano
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- CFC 13B1 1, record 4, Spanish, CFC%2013B1
- freón 13B1 1, record 4, Spanish, fre%C3%B3n%2013B1
- halón 1301 1, record 4, Spanish, hal%C3%B3n%201301
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CFC 13B1; freón 13B1; halón 1301: nombres comerciales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - bromotrifluorometano
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: SCBrF:3 o CF:3Br 2, record 4, Spanish, - bromotrifluorometano
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