chlorinated solvent - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about chlorinated solvent Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,759,987,260 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

chlorinated solvent

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.03 sec.

chlorinated solvent

Any liquid organic compound that contains chlorine atoms, often two or more. These compounds are very effective solvents for fats and greases, but many have toxic properties.

They include trichloromethane (chloroform, CHCl3), tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride, CCl4), and trichloroethene (CH2ClCHCl2).



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.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
 Email
Feedback
?Sign in SSL protected
Email:
Password:
Register

? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
GE claims improved resistance to chlorinated solvents, such as methylene chloride, for Extem.
GE's new plastic is TP polyimide by Plastics Technology
Keywords: Polymeric products which, after special cross-linking in chlorinated solvents, are used in a polypropylene net and are swept on the surface of water basins, harbors or the surface of sea to collect the oily matter by endomolecular absorption and by external surface adherence.
Method and products to absorb oil and organic solvents from water and ... by Rubber World
Chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE), which is widely used by industry to degrease metals and electronic parts, are particularly problematic.
Special treatment: tiny technology tackles mega messes by Goho, Alexandra / Science News
More results
 
Hutchinson browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Hutchinson Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.