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PROPANO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
- Chemistry
- Pollutants
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propane
1, record 1, English, propane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimethyl methane 2, record 1, English, dimethyl%20methane
correct
- dimethylmethane 3, record 1, English, dimethylmethane
correct
- propyl hydride 4, record 1, English, propyl%20hydride
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy, colorless, gaseous petroleum hydrocarbon gas of the paraffin series, used as a solvent, refrigerant, and chemical intermediate. 5, record 1, English, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propane [has been cleared] for use in combination with octafluorocyclobutane as a spray propellant and aerating agent for foamed and sprayed foods. 6, record 1, English, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propane gas: A descriptive term; propane is a gas at ordinary atmospheric conditions but it can be liquefied under pressure. 7, record 1, English, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H8 or CH3CH2CH3 7, record 1, English, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
propane: 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). 7, record 1, English, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Propane gas. 7, record 1, English, - propane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
- Chimie
- Agents de pollution
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propane
1, record 1, French, propane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diméthyl méthane 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylméthane 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- hydrure de propyle 2, record 1, French, hydrure%20de%20propyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocarbure aliphatique saturé à chaîne linéaire, extrait des gaz naturels et des résidus du pétrole. 3, record 1, French, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le propane [...] est gazeux à la température ordinaire, il se solidifie à -189 °C et bout à -45 °C; il se rencontre dans le pétrole brut et surtout dans les gaz de cracking. Son point d'ébullition permet de le liquéfier facilement et de l'utiliser en bouteilles sous pression comme combustible de chauffage, de découpage et de soudage à la flamme. 4, record 1, French, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le propane est considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 5, record 1, French, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H8 ou CH3CH2CH3 6, record 1, French, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
propane : 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). 6, record 1, French, - propane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gaz propane. 6, record 1, French, - propane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrocarburos alifáticos o acíclicos
- Química
- Agentes contaminantes
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- propano
1, record 1, Spanish, propano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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