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CLHC=CHCL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2-dichloroethene
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acetylene dichloride 2, record 1, English, acetylene%20dichloride
former designation, correct
- 1,2-dichloroethylene 3, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethylene
former designation, correct
- sym-dichloroethylene 4, record 1, English, sym%2Ddichloroethylene
former designation, correct, see observation
- Dioform 1, record 1, English, Dioform
trademark
- acetylene chloride 5, record 1, English, acetylene%20chloride
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dichloroethene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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). 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acetylene chloride: A commercial name to be avoided because it is a generic. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloroethene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2-dichloroéthène
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 1,2-dichloroéthylène 1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- sym-dichloroéthylène 2, record 1, French, sym%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dichlorure d’acétylène 3, record 1, French, dichlorure%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- Dichlorène 4, record 1, French, Dichlor%C3%A8ne
trademark, masculine noun
- Diéline 4, record 1, French, Di%C3%A9line
trademark
- Dioforme 4, record 1, French, Dioforme
trademark, masculine noun
- chlorure d’acétylène 5, record 1, French, chlorure%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A8ne
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- dichloréthène-1-2 6, record 1, French, dichlor%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2D2
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dichloro-1,2 éthène 1, record 1, French, dichloro%2D1%2C2%20%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dichloroéthène-1-2 7, record 1, French, dichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2D2
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dichloro-1,2 éthylène 8, record 1, French, dichloro%2D1%2C2%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dichloréthylène-1-2 9, record 1, French, dichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2D1%2D2
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dichloroéthylène-1-2 7, record 1, French, dichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2D1%2D2
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- ß-dichloro-éthylène 4, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2Ddichloro%2D%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 10, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dichloroéthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chlorure d'acétylène : terme commercial à éviter parce que générique. 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bêta-dichloro-éthylène
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dicloruro de acetileno
1, record 1, Spanish, dicloruro%20de%20acetileno
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dicloroetileno-sim 2, record 1, Spanish, dicloroetileno%2Dsim
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro de olor agradable. Soluble en disolventes orgánicos; ligeramente soluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico. Irritante y narcótico en grandes concentraciones. Inflamable. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dicloruro%20de%20acetileno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethene
1, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ethinyl trichloride 2, record 2, English, ethinyl%20trichloride
- ethylene trichloride 3, record 2, English, ethylene%20trichloride
correct
- trichloroethene 4, record 2, English, trichloroethene
- trichloroethylene 5, record 2, English, trichloroethylene
correct
- TCE 6, record 2, English, TCE
correct
- TCE 6, record 2, English, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroethylene 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylene
correct, obsolete
- Tri-Clene 7, record 2, English, Tri%2DClene
trademark
- Trilene 7, record 2, English, Trilene
trademark
- trichlorethylene 8, record 2, English, trichlorethylene
- 1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene 3, record 2, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloroethylene
- 1,1-dichloro-2-chloroethylene 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2Dchloroethylene
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a heavy, stable, toxic liquid with a chloroform aroma, is slightly soluble in water, is soluble with greases and common organic solvents, boils at 87°C, and is used in the manufacture of organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, as a solvent for fats, waxes, resins, oils, rubber, paints and varnishes, for metal degreasing, solvent extraction and for dry cleaning. 9, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the substances in PSL [Priority Substances List] 1 found to be toxic under CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] are trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetradhloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene and commonly referred to as PERC). 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethene: 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. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trichloroethylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 9, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2HCl3 or CCl2=CHCl 9, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthène
1, record 2, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d’éthinyle 1, record 2, French, trichlorure%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thinyle
masculine noun
- trichlorure d’éthylène 1, record 2, French, trichlorure%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- trichloroéthène 2, record 2, French, trichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloroéthylène 3, record 2, French, trichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 2, French, TCE
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 2, French, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthylène 1, record 2, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- Triclene 5, record 2, French, Triclene
trademark, masculine noun
- Trilene 6, record 2, French, Trilene
trademark, masculine noun
- trichloréthylène 7, record 2, French, trichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthylène 1, record 2, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthylène, utilisé comme solvant de dégraissage, que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 8, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les substances de la LSIP [Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire] 1 réputées toxiques [en vertu] de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement], on [trouve] le trichloroéthylène (TCE) et le tétrachloroéthylène (également connu sous le nom de perchloroéthylène ou PERC). 4, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compte peu d'alcènes halogénés parmi les produits qui menacent la couche d'ozone. Ces dérivés de l'éthylène, dans la nomenclature fréon, portent un numéro d'identification supérieur à 1 000. 9, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthène : 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. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2HCl3 ou CCl2=CHCl 10, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
trichloroéthylène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloroetileno
1, record 2, Spanish, tricloroetileno
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2HCl3 o CCl2=CHCl 2, record 2, Spanish, - tricloroetileno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chloroethene
1, record 3, English, chloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chloroethylene 2, record 3, English, chloroethylene
former designation, correct
- monochloroethene 3, record 3, English, monochloroethene
correct
- monochloroethylene 3, record 3, English, monochloroethylene
former designation, correct
- vinyl chloride 4, record 3, English, vinyl%20chloride
former designation, correct
- VC 5, record 3, English, VC
see observation
- VC 5, record 3, English, VC
- chlorethene 3, record 3, English, chlorethene
correct
- chlorethylene 3, record 3, English, chlorethylene
former designation, correct
- vinyl chloride monomer 3, record 3, English, vinyl%20chloride%20monomer
correct
- VCM 3, record 3, English, VCM
see observation
- VCM 3, record 3, English, VCM
- ethylene monochloride 3, record 3, English, ethylene%20monochloride
former designation, correct
- vinyl C monomer 3, record 3, English, vinyl%20C%20monomer
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, explosive gas with an ethereal aroma, is soluble in alcohol and ether, is slightly soluble in water, boils at - 14°C, constitutes an important monomer for polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers and is used in organic synthesis, in adhesives, in the manufacture of plastics and as a refrigerant. 6, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloroethene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 7, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VC; VCM: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U043; Trovidur; UN 1086 (inhibited vinyl chloride). 6, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
vinyl C monomer: commercial name. 7, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl or CH2:CHCl or CH2=CHCl 6, record 3, English, - chloroethene
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chloroéthène
1, record 3, French, chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chloroéthylène 2, record 3, French, chloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- monochloroéthène 1, record 3, French, monochloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- monochloroéthylène 1, record 3, French, monochloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de vinyle 3, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20vinyle
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- V.C. 4, record 3, French, V%2EC%2E
see observation, masculine noun
- V.C. 4, record 3, French, V%2EC%2E
- chloréthène 1, record 3, French, chlor%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- chloréthylène 5, record 3, French, chlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- éthylène chloré 6, record 3, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20chlor%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un gaz inflammable, explosif, à odeur d'éther, soluble dans l'alcool et l'éther, légèrement soluble dans l'eau, qui se liquéfie à - 14 °C, que l'on prépare par chloration de l'éthylène ou par traitement du chlorure d'éthylène par la chaux et que l'on utilise comme intermédiaire en synthèse organique et comme réfrigérant. 7, record 3, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce] dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné [est soupçonné] d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 8, record 3, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chloroéthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
V.C. : abréviation non officielle et anglaise; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 1, record 3, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl ou CH2:CHCl ou CH2=CHCl 7, record 3, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloroeteno
1, record 3, Spanish, cloroeteno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cloroetileno 1, record 3, Spanish, cloroetileno
masculine noun
- cloruro de vinilo 2, record 3, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20vinilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gas inflamable utilizado [entre otro] en la industria del plástico. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cloroeteno
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H3Cl o CH2:CHCl o CH2=CHCl 3, record 3, Spanish, - cloroeteno
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