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Term: askarel
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Definition: synthetic, fire-resistant insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an electric arc, will evolve predominantly non-combustible gaseous mixtures

NOTE 1 – Askarels used earlier consist of polychlorinated biphenyls with or without the addition of polychlorinated benzenes.

NOTE 2 – Due to the chlorine content, askarels are considered harmful to the environment, and their use is prohibited in many countries.


Publication date:2010-06
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