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chlorinationTreatment of water with chlorine in order to disinfect it; also, any chemical reaction in which a chlorine atom is introduced into a chemical compound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Key statement: Chlorinated polyethylene or a blend of chlorinated polyethylene with vinyl chloride-based resin can be used as sealing materials in carbon dioxide-contacting apparati using carbon dioxide as a refrigerant. In the 1960s, liquid chlorinated paraffins had wide usage in the dual function of plasticizer and flame retardant in PVC and elastomers. That is, less-heavily chlorinated products (or intermediates) of bioremediation may be less toxic because of shorter half-lives due to metabolism. |
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