Historical Register of Industrial Chemical Compounds

• Antravon — A commercial or technical name attributed to an organic compound derived from anthracene, historically used as an industrial intermediate in the manufacture of highly stable synthetic dyes or certain chemical impregnating agents for textile materials. This term refers to a complex aromatic structure optimized to withstand thermal degradation and the action of oxidants in industrial technological processes.
• Water stop — A technical or commercial name used to designate a device, a safety valve, or a special waterproofing material structurally designed to instantly stop the flow, leakage, or infiltration of water in plumbing installations or through building walls.