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GAS POISONING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
1, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimercaprol 2, record 1, English, dimercaprol
correct
- British Anti-Lewisite 3, record 1, English, British%20Anti%2DLewisite
correct
- British antilewisite 4, record 1, English, British%20antilewisite
correct
- 2,3-dimercaptopropanol 5, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Ddimercaptopropanol
former designation, avoid
- 1,2-dithioglycerol 6, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddithioglycerol
avoid
- antilewisite 7, record 1, English, antilewisite
avoid
- 2-3-dithiopropanol 8, record 1, English, 2%2D3%2Ddithiopropanol
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid with an unpleasant, mercaptan odor which is used as a chelating agent developed as an antidote for lewisite, a war gas, and as an antidote for poisoning by other metals, such as mercury, antimony, nickel, chromium, and bismuth. 9, record 1, English, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2(SH)CH(SH)CH2OH or C3H8OS2 10, record 1, English, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol
1, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dimercaprol 2, record 1, French, dimercaprol
correct, masculine noun
- DCI 3, record 1, French, DCI
see observation
- DCI 3, record 1, French, DCI
- dimercapto-2,3 propanol-1 3, record 1, French, dimercapto%2D2%2C3%20propanol%2D1
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dimercaptopropanol 4, record 1, French, dimercaptopropanol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- 2,3-dimercaptopropanol 5, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Ddimercaptopropanol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- dithiopropanol 6, record 1, French, dithiopropanol
avoid, masculine noun
- dithio-2-3-propanol 7, record 1, French, dithio%2D2%2D3%2Dpropanol
avoid, masculine noun
- dithioglycérol 7, record 1, French, dithioglyc%C3%A9rol
avoid, masculine noun
- British Anti Lewisite 3, record 1, French, British%20Anti%20Lewisite
masculine noun
- British antilewisite 6, record 1, French, British%20antilewisite
masculine noun
- B.A.L. 8, record 1, French, B%2EA%2EL%2E
avoid
- B.A.L. 8, record 1, French, B%2EA%2EL%2E
- British Anti-Lewisite 9, record 1, French, British%20Anti%2DLewisite
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Médicament préparé à l'origine comme curatif des lésions dues aux gaz de combat arséniés, et utilisé maintenant contre les intoxications dues à l'arsenic et à certains métaux lourds. 10, record 1, French, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dimercaprol [...] se comporte comme chélateur et forme avec ces toxiques des dérivés éliminés par l'organisme. On l'emploie en solution huileuse par voie intramusculaire, sous contrôle médical. 10, record 1, French, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,3-bis(sulfanyl)propan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2(SH)CH(SH)CH2OH ou C3H8OS2 11, record 1, French, - 2%2C3%2Dbis%28sulfanyl%29propan%2D1%2Dol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimercaprol
1, record 1, Spanish, dimercaprol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- 2,3-dimercaptopropanol 2, record 1, Spanish, 2%2C3%2Ddimercaptopropanol
- BAL 3, record 1, Spanish, BAL
- antilewisita británica 3, record 1, Spanish, antilewisita%20brit%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
- 1,2-ditoglicerina 3, record 1, Spanish, 1%2C2%2Dditoglicerina
- dimercaptopropanol 3, record 1, Spanish, dimercaptopropanol
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propiedades: líquido aceitoso viscoso; incoloro con olor fuerte desagradable a mercaptanos; p.eb., 80° centígrados (1,9 mm), 140°C (40 mm); p.f. 77°C; p.e., 1,2385 (25/4°C) [...] soluble en aceites vegetales; moderadamente soluble en agua con descomposición; soluble en alcohol. [...] Peligros: intensamente irritante para los ojos y las membranas mucosas. Usos: medicina; antídoto de la lewisita, productos orgánicos arsenicales y de metales pesados. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dimercaprol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un antídoto de muchos venenos, el dimercaptopropanol (BAL, es decir, British anti-Lewisite), se ha estudiado de modo específico como antídoto de la lewisita [...] 3, record 1, Spanish, - dimercaprol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : CH2(SH)CH(SH)CH2OH o C3H8OS2 4, record 1, Spanish, - dimercaprol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poisoning
1, record 2, English, poisoning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- binding 2, record 2, English, binding
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traces of impurities in the fluid to which the catalyst is exposed can adsorb at the active sites and reduce or eliminate catalytic activity. This is called poisoning and the effective impurity is called a poison. 3, record 2, English, - poisoning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In many cases, the reformate is then sent to another reactor to remove impurities, such as carbon oxides or sulfur, before it is sent to the fuel cell stack. This prevents impurities in the gas from binding with the fuel cell catalysts. This binding process is also called "poisoning" since it reduces the efficiency and life expectancy of the fuel cell. 2, record 2, English, - poisoning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empoisonnement
1, record 2, French, empoisonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des traces d'impuretés dans le liquide auquel le catalyseur est exposé peuvent être adsorbées sur les sites actifs et réduire ou éliminer l'activité catalytique. Ce phénomène se nomme empoisonnement et l'impureté qui la produit est un poison. 2, record 2, French, - empoisonnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- envenenamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, envenenamiento
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- organophosphate pesticide
1, record 3, English, organophosphate%20pesticide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of organic compounds containing phosphorus that are used as insecticides. 2, record 3, English, - organophosphate%20pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In health, agriculture, and government, the word "organophosphates" refers to a group of insecticides or nerve agents acting on the enzyme acetylcholinesterase(the pesticide group carbamates also act on this enzyme, but through a different mechanism). The term is used often to describe virtually any organic phosphorus(V)-containing compound, especially when dealing with neurotoxins... Organophosphate pesticides(as well as sarin and VX nerve gas) irreversibly inactivate acetylcholinesterase, which is essential to nerve function in insects, humans, and many other animals. Organophosphate pesticides affect this enzyme in varied ways, and thus in their potential for poisoning. 3, record 3, English, - organophosphate%20pesticide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 4, record 3, English, - organophosphate%20pesticide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pesticide organophosphoré
1, record 3, French, pesticide%20organophosphor%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de composés organiques contenant du phosphore et utilisés comme insecticides. 2, record 3, French, - pesticide%20organophosphor%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 3, French, - pesticide%20organophosphor%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unvented
1, record 4, English, unvented
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- vent free 2, record 4, English, vent%20free
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appliance which is not provided with a flue pipe or flue collar, and from which the combustion products are freely emitted into the space in which the appliance is located. 3, record 4, English, - unvented
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unvented appliance requiring no chimney ... Vent free appliances are not approved for sale in some USA States and Canada. 2, record 4, English, - unvented
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Never use a barbecue, camp stove, gas range or any other unvented appliance not designed as an indoor heat source, as it may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. 4, record 4, English, - unvented
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- non raccordé
1, record 4, French, non%20raccord%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le CO est un gaz incolore, inodore et non irritant. Il se dégage normalement lors de tout phénomène de combustion. Cela implique que tout appareil de chauffage ou de production d'eau chaude est une source potentielle de CO [...] Tout malaise dans une salle de bain où fonctionne un chauffe-eau ou un chauffe-bain doit d'abord évoquer le diagnostic d'intoxication oxycarbonée. La présence d'un chauffe-eau de 5L, non raccordé, alimentant une douche peut être un indice. 2, record 4, French, - non%20raccord%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les conduits de ventilation doivent avoir un tirage suffisant et être en bon état de fonctionnement; ils doivent être ramonés chaque fois qu'il est nécessaire et au moins tous les trois ans quand ils desservent des pièces où peut se trouver un appareil à combustion non raccordé à un conduit de fumée. 3, record 4, French, - non%20raccord%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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