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ASCL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 10-chloro-5,10-dihydrophenarsazinine
1, record 1, English, 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydrophenarsazinine
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- adamsite 2, record 1, English, adamsite
correct
- DM 3, record 1, English, DM
correct, see observation
- diphenylamine chloroarsine 1, record 1, English, diphenylamine%20chloroarsine
- diphenylaminechloroarsine 4, record 1, English, diphenylaminechloroarsine
- phenarsazine chloride 4, record 1, English, phenarsazine%20chloride
- diphenylaminechlorarsine 5, record 1, English, diphenylaminechlorarsine
- dihydrophenarsazinechloride 1, record 1, English, dihydrophenarsazinechloride
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a yellow crystalline arsenical that is used in leather tanning and in warfare and riot control to produce skin and eye irritation, chest distress and nausea. 6, record 1, English, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydrophenarsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
10-chloro-5,10-dihydrophenarsazinine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydrophenarsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DM: U.S. Army code. 3, record 1, English, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydrophenarsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula : C6H4(AsCl)(NH) C6H4 or C6H4NHC6H4sub>AsCl or C6H4(AsCl) C6H4-NH 7, record 1, English, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydrophenarsazinine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 10-chloro-5,10-dihydrophénarsazinine
1, record 1, French, 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydroph%C3%A9narsazinine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- adamsite 2, record 1, French, adamsite
correct, feminine noun
- D.M. 3, record 1, French, D%2EM%2E
correct, see observation
- diphénylamine chloroarsine 2, record 1, French, diph%C3%A9nylamine%20chloroarsine
feminine noun
- chlorure de diphénylamino-arsine 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20diph%C3%A9nylamino%2Darsine
masculine noun
- chlorure de phénarsazine 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20ph%C3%A9narsazine
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux de couleur jaune canari, obtenus par action du tri-chlorure d'arsenic sur la diphénylamine, que l'on emploie dans le traitement du bois et comme gaz de guerre. 4, record 1, French, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydroph%C3%A9narsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
10-chloro-5,10-dihydrophénarsazinine: forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydroph%C3%A9narsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D.M. : désignation militaire. 3, record 1, French, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydroph%C3%A9narsazinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H4(AsCl](NH)C6H4 ou C6H4NHC6H4AsCl ou C6H4(AsCl)C6H4-NH 4, record 1, French, - 10%2Dchloro%2D5%2C10%2Ddihydroph%C3%A9narsazinine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- difenilaminocloroarsina
1, record 1, Spanish, difenilaminocloroarsina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- adamsita 2, record 1, Spanish, adamsita
feminine noun
- cloruro de difenilaminarsina 2, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20difenilaminarsina
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristales amarillos. Insoluble en agua; soluble en benceno, sileno, tetracloruro de carbono. Tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - difenilaminocloroarsina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H4(AsCl)(NH)C6H4 o C6H4NHC6H4AsCl o C6H4(AsCl)C6H4-NH 3, record 1, Spanish, - difenilaminocloroarsina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chlorodiphenylarsane
1, record 2, English, chlorodiphenylarsane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blue cross 2, record 2, English, blue%20cross
correct, see observation
- chlorodiphenylarsine 3, record 2, English, chlorodiphenylarsine
correct
- Clark I 4, record 2, English, Clark%20I
correct, see observation
- diphenylarsinous chloride 4, record 2, English, diphenylarsinous%20chloride
correct
- diphenylchloroarsine 5, record 2, English, diphenylchloroarsine
correct
- sneezing gas 6, record 2, English, sneezing%20gas
correct
- chlorodiphenyl arsine 3, record 2, English, chlorodiphenyl%20arsine
- diphenylchlorarsine 7, record 2, English, diphenylchlorarsine
correct
- DA 7, record 2, English, DA
see observation
- DA 7, record 2, English, DA
- nose irritant gas 7, record 2, English, nose%20irritant%20gas
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of odorless crystals and which was used during World War 1 as an antipersonnel device to generate a smoke causing sneezing and vomiting. 8, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DA is an abbreviation for Di-phenyl-chlor-arsine, a nose irritant gas used during the Second World War. It has no smell and a delayed action, but causes sneezing, a burning pain in the chest, nose, throat and mouth after a few minutes. 9, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Clark agents. ... these super agents are ... named after the German term "ChLorierte" [chlorinated] "ARsen" [arsenic] "Kampfstoffe" [chemical agents]. As the name suggests, they contain chlorine and arsenic. Clark I is diphenylchloroarsine and Clark II is diphenylcyanoarsine. They are powerful vomiting agents which could penetrate the early designs of gas mask and force the soldiers to remove them, exposing them to the more dangerous agents such as chlorine gas. 10, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Origin of the name "blue cross:"] With German shells, the type of chemical agent can be identified from coloured crosses on the casings: "Blaukreuz" (blue cross) affects the upper respiratory tract; "Weisskreuz" (white) contain irritants affecting the eyes and other moist tissues; "Grünkreuz" (green) affects the lungs; "Gelbkreuz" (yellow) attacks any exposed skin surfaces. 10, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chlorodiphenylarsane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
blue cross: Often capitalized. 8, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
DA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1699. 8, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 7 OBS
Chemical formula :(C6H5) 2sub>AsCl or C12H10sub>AsCl 8, record 2, English, - chlorodiphenylarsane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorodiphénylarsane
1, record 2, French, chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- croix bleue 2, record 2, French, croix%20bleue
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- chlorodiphénylarsine 3, record 2, French, chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsine
correct, feminine noun
- Clark I 4, record 2, French, Clark%20I
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure diphénylarsénieux 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20diph%C3%A9nylars%C3%A9nieux
correct, masculine noun
- diphénylchloroarsine 2, record 2, French, diph%C3%A9nylchloroarsine
correct, feminine noun
- gaz sternutatoire 5, record 2, French, gaz%20sternutatoire
correct, masculine noun
- diphénylchloro-arsine 6, record 2, French, diph%C3%A9nylchloro%2Darsine
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme de cristaux incolores et qui a été utilisé comme gaz de combat. 7, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parallèlement à l'utilisation de l'ypérite, les Allemands introduisent sur le champ de bataille [...] les premières arsines chargées dans des obus à croix bleue. Il s'agissait de diphénylchloroarsine, un produit solide qui nécessitait une charge explosive suffisante pour assurer la mise en aérosol du produit. Celui-ci était contenu dans une bouteille en verre noyée au milieu de l'explosif dans le corps de l'obus. Le produit, pulvérisé par l'explosion de la charge, se transformant momentanément en vapeur grâce à la chaleur dégagée, était susceptible de traverser les filtres des masques protecteurs. Ses effets incapacitants et sternutatoires devaient alors rendre intolérable le port du masque. 8, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ces toxiques allaient être] utilisés simultanément avec des obus suffocants marqués d'une croix verte ou persistants marqués d'une croix jaune, ce qui valut à la zone infectée de porter le nom de «zone bariolée». 8, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chlorodiphénylarsane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bombe à gaz sternutatoire. 9, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : (C6H5)2AsCl ou C12H10AsCl 7, record 2, French, - chlorodiph%C3%A9nylarsane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- arsenic(III) chloride
1, record 3, English, arsenic%28III%29%20chloride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- arsenic trichloride 2, record 3, English, arsenic%20trichloride
correct
- arsenic(III) trichloride 3, record 3, English, arsenic%28III%29%20trichloride
avoid, see observation
- arsenious chloride 4, record 3, English, arsenious%20chloride
avoid, obsolete
- arsenous chloride 4, record 3, English, arsenous%20chloride
avoid
- fuming liquid arsenic 2, record 3, English, fuming%20liquid%20arsenic
avoid
- butter of arsenic 5, record 3, English, butter%20of%20arsenic
avoid
- caustic arsenic chloride 4, record 3, English, caustic%20arsenic%20chloride
avoid
- arsenic chloride 4, record 3, English, arsenic%20chloride
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a colorless or pale yellow, oily liquid which is soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid and most organic solvents, is decomposed by water, fumes in moist air, is derived either by action of chlorine on arsenic or by distillation of arsenic trioxide with concentrated hydrochloric acid and which is used in pharmaceuticals, insecticides and ceramics. 6, record 3, English, - arsenic%28III%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arsenic(III) trichloride: redundant name. 1, record 3, English, - arsenic%28III%29%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula :AsCl3</sub> 6, record 3, English, - arsenic%28III%29%20chloride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlorure d'arsenic(III)
1, record 3, French, chlorure%20d%27arsenic%28III%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'arsenic 2, record 3, French, trichlorure%20d%27arsenic
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorure d'arsenic(III) 3, record 3, French, trichlorure%20d%27arsenic%28III%29
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- beurre d'arsenic 4, record 3, French, beurre%20d%27arsenic
masculine noun
- chlorure arsénieux 5, record 3, French, chlorure%20ars%C3%A9nieux
masculine noun
- huile d'arsenic 5, record 3, French, huile%20d%27arsenic
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trichlorure d'arsenic(III) : nom redondant. 1, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27arsenic%28III%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : AsCl3 6, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27arsenic%28III%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloruro de arsénico
1, record 3, Spanish, tricloruro%20de%20ars%C3%A9nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido oleoso incoloro. Soluble en ácido clorhídrico concentrado y líquidos orgánicos. Es cáustico y corrosivo. No combustible. Muy tóxico. Irrita los ojos y la piel. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tricloruro%20de%20ars%C3%A9nico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: AsCl3 1, record 3, Spanish, - tricloruro%20de%20ars%C3%A9nico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- phenyldichloroarsine
1, record 4, English, phenyldichloroarsine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid which is soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene, and which is used as a poison gas. 2, record 4, English, - phenyldichloroarsine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formulas : C6H5sub>AsCl2</sub> or C6H5-AsCl2</sub> 2, record 4, English, - phenyldichloroarsine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phényldichloro-arsine
1, record 4, French, ph%C3%A9nyldichloro%2Darsine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formules chimiques : C6H5AsCl2 ou C6H5-AsCl2 1, record 4, French, - ph%C3%A9nyldichloro%2Darsine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lewisite
1, record 5, English, lewisite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- L 2, record 5, English, L
correct, see observation
- ß-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 3, record 5, English, %C3%9F%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
- (2-chloroethenyl)arsonous dichloride 4, record 5, English, %282%2Dchloroethenyl%29arsonous%20dichloride
- (2-chlorovinyl) dichloroarsine 4, record 5, English, %282%2Dchlorovinyl%29%20dichloroarsine
- beta-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 4, record 5, English, beta%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
- dichloro (2-chlorovinyl) arsine 4, record 5, English, dichloro%20%282%2Dchlorovinyl%29%20arsine
- chlorovinylarsine dichloride 4, record 5, English, chlorovinylarsine%20dichloride
- EA 1034 4, record 5, English, EA%201034
- lewisite 1 4, record 5, English, lewisite%201
- 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 5, record 5, English, 2%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical warfare agent classified as a vesicant (blister agent) that, in its pure form, is an oily, colourless, odourless liquid. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lewisite is a powerful irritant and blistering agent that immediately damages the skin, eyes, and respiratory (breathing) tract. 7, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrary to mustard agents, signs and symptoms of lewisite exposure occur immediately. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In its impure form, lewisite can range from amber to black, and it has an odour like geraniums. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula : C2H2sub>AsCl3</sub> 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L: military designation. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
lewisite; 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this chemical as a potential chemical weapon used by terrorists. 6, record 5, English, - lewisite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lewisite
1, record 5, French, lewisite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- L 2, record 5, French, L
correct, see observation
- chloro-2 vinyl dichloroarsine 3, record 5, French, chloro%2D2%20vinyl%20dichloroarsine
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de guerre chimique de la classe des vésicants qui, à l'état pur, se présente sous forme de liquide huileux incolore et inodore. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lewisite est un vésicant qui provoque des lésions aux yeux, à la peau et aux voies aériennes par contact direct. 5, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À l'état impur, la lewisite développe une odeur d'essence de géranium. 6, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Contrairement au gaz moutarde, la vapeur ou le liquide de lewisite provoque une irritation ou une douleur immédiate. 5, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs mettent «lewisite» au masculin, mais la majorité lui donnent la marque du féminin. En ce qui concerne le genre attribué à la désignation «L», nous préconiserons aussi le féminin, par souci d'uniformité avec le genre du substantif. À noter que l'abréviation n'est presque jamais employée en absolu. Elle est habituellement précédée de l'article défini. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet agent associe l'action vésicante de l'ypérite à l'empoisonnement général par l'arsenic. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H2AsCl3 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L : désignation militaire. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
lewisite; chloro-2 vinyl dichloroarsine : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit ce produit chimique sur la liste d'armes chimiques susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes. 4, record 5, French, - lewisite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lewisita
1, record 5, Spanish, lewisita
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agente vesicante cuyo antídoto es el dimercaprol [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - lewisita
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H2AsCl3 2, record 5, Spanish, - lewisita
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