chlorobenzene
noun
chlo·ro·ben·zene
ˌklȯr-ō-ˈben-ˌzēn 
-ben-ˈzēn
: a colorless flammable volatile toxic liquid C6H5Cl used in organic synthesis (as of DDT) and as a solvent
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The process can create air and water pollution problems and has been tied to harmful contaminants such as naphthalene, benzene, toluene, chlorobenzene, benzo(a)pyrene and others.
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Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 14 July 2023
Also released in liquid form were 667 pounds of chlorobenzene, 3 pounds of hydrochloric acid, 292 pounds of MDI and 21 pounds of phosgene.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
The company later said chemicals released to the air included 0.62 pounds of phosgene and 0.1 pound of chlorobenzene.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
The observed barrels are falling apart, and the soil and groundwater around them tests high for related contaminants toluene, chlorobenzene, phenol and heavy metals, according to DEQ documents.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2018
Groundwater samples showed that the amount of chlorobenzene, which is used to make herbicides and can damage the nervous system, liver and kidneys, exceeded the national standard by more than 94,000 times, according to Chinese news reports.
—Javier C. HernÁndez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2016
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Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 14 July 2023
Also released in liquid form were 667 pounds of chlorobenzene, 3 pounds of hydrochloric acid, 292 pounds of MDI and 21 pounds of phosgene.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
The company later said chemicals released to the air included 0.62 pounds of phosgene and 0.1 pound of chlorobenzene.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 Jan. 2021
The observed barrels are falling apart, and the soil and groundwater around them tests high for related contaminants toluene, chlorobenzene, phenol and heavy metals, according to DEQ documents.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2018
Groundwater samples showed that the amount of chlorobenzene, which is used to make herbicides and can damage the nervous system, liver and kidneys, exceeded the national standard by more than 94,000 times, according to Chinese news reports.
—Javier C. HernÁndez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2016
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“Chlorobenzene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorobenzene. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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