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EYE IRRITANT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- control banding
1, record 1, English, control%20banding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CB 1, record 1, English, CB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Control banding(CB) is a technique used to guide the assessment and management of workplace risks. It is a generic technique that determines a control measure(for example dilution ventilation, engineering controls, containment, etc.) based on a range or "band" of hazards(such as skin/eye irritant, very toxic, carcinogenic, etc) and exposures(small, medium, large exposure). It is an approach that is based on two pillars; the fact that there are a limited number of control approaches, and that many problems have been met and solved before... It is an approach that focuses resources on exposure controls and describes how strictly a risk needs to be managed. 2, record 1, English, - control%20banding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gestion graduée des risques
1, record 1, French, gestion%20gradu%C3%A9e%20des%20risques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gestion graduée du risque 2, record 1, French, gestion%20gradu%C3%A9e%20du%20risque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gestion graduée des risques [...] représente actuellement l’approche la plus souvent préconisée pour l’évaluation des risques liés aux nanomatériaux [...] L’approche [...] se base sur un processus d’identification et de classification, par bandes, du danger (bande de danger) qui tient compte des connaissances actuelles des nanomatériaux mis en œuvre et utilise des hypothèses prudentes pour estimer les informations manquantes. Ces informations sont combinées à l’estimation du potentiel d’exposition du travailleur (bande d’exposition) pour en déduire un niveau de risque. À chaque niveau de risque correspond une technologie de maîtrise minimale appropriée. Cet outil, dont l’application requiert une expertise en évaluation et en gestion des risques chimiques, permet de hiérarchiser les risques par poste de travail et de prioriser les actions minimales de prévention à mettre en place [...] 2, record 1, French, - gestion%20gradu%C3%A9e%20des%20risques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Química
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- control por rango de exposición
1, record 1, Spanish, control%20por%20rango%20de%20exposici%C3%B3n
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando se utilice un método de control por rango de exposición (control banding) para determinar las mediciones de gestión del riesgo en el caso de usos específicos, se facilitarán los detalles necesarios para una gestión eficaz del riesgo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - control%20por%20rango%20de%20exposici%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peroxybenzoyl nitrate
1, record 2, English, peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- peroxy benzoyl nitrate 3, record 2, English, peroxy%20benzoyl%20nitrate
correct
- PBzN 3, record 2, English, PBzN
correct, see observation
- PBzN 3, record 2, English, PBzN
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of photochemical smog, found to be 200 times as irritating to the eyes as formaldehyde; 0,02 ppm of peroxybenzoyl nitrate in the air causes moderate to severe conjunctival irritation. 4, record 2, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PAN and its family of compounds. The family names which we have adopted are shown. They all have logical properties, consistent properties for a family. Peroxy benzoyl nitrate is the newest member and is especially interesting because it is far the most powerful eye irritant of the lot. PBzN was discovered at General Motors two or three years ago and came to us by accident. It hasn’t been proven yet that it is the most important irritant. I just said that it is the most powerful on a ppm basis. Threshold for eye irritation is somewhere around 10 ppb of PBzN. 5, record 2, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PBzN: In this abbreviation, the third letter is a minuscule and is sometimes a subscript. 6, record 2, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nitrate de peroxybenzoyle
1, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PBzN 2, record 2, French, PBzN
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance chimique qui résulte de la photodissociation de certains dérivés d'hydrocarbures. 3, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le PBzN constitue un précurseur important de radicaux libres. 1, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans l'expression chimique PBzN, la lettre minuscule «z» est généralement en indice. 2, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cyanogen chloride
1, record 3, English, cyanogen%20chloride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chlorine cyanide 2, record 3, English, chlorine%20cyanide
correct
- chlorocyanogen 2, record 3, English, chlorocyanogen
correct
- chlorcyan 3, record 3, English, chlorcyan
correct
- chlorocyanide 4, record 3, English, chlorocyanide
correct
- chlorocyan 4, record 3, English, chlorocyan
correct
- oxidized prussic acid 5, record 3, English, oxidized%20prussic%20acid
former designation
- CK 6, record 3, English, CK
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toxic, highly volatile, and potentially lethal human-made chemical warfare agent, classified as a blood agent, that, at room temperature, is a colourless gas with a pungent, biting, pepper-like odour. 7, record 3, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cyanogen chloride acts in two ways. Its systemic effects are similar to those of AC [hydrogen cyanide], but it also has local irritant effects on the eyes, upper respiratory tract, and lungs.... All concentrations of CK produce eye irritation and lacrimation.... [Cyanogen chloride also has a choking effect. ] 8, record 3, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When used as a weapon ..., cyanogen chloride (CK) is likely to be encountered as a mist/gas/vapor. It is sufficiently volatile that it probably would NOT be encountered as a liquid. 5, record 3, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CK: military designation. 7, record 3, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this chemical as a potential chemical weapon used by terrorists. 7, record 3, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de cyanogène
1, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- CK 2, record 3, French, CK
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de guerre chimique de la catégorie des agents hémotoxiques qui est nocif, très volatil, potentiellement mortel et de conception humaine et qui, à température ambiante, se présente sous forme de gaz incolore et dégage une odeur très piquante semblable à celle du poivre. 3, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chlorure de cyanogène, comme les agents anti-émeute, provoque également une irritation des yeux, du nez et des voies aériennes [...] 4, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CK : désignation militaire. 3, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 3, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de cianógeno
1, record 3, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20cian%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido o gas incoloro, soluble en agua y éter. Tóxico por inhalación o ingestión. Irritante para ojos y piel. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20cian%C3%B3geno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CR gas
1, record 4, English, CR%20gas
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CR 2, record 4, English, CR
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... CR... Newer riot control irritant developed in England in 1962 by the British chemists Higginbottom and Suchitzsky. About 5 times more effective than CS [and] much less toxic than CS. CR is not used in its pure form(a yellow powder) but dissolved in a solution of 80 parts of propylene glycol and 20 parts of water to form a 0. 1-percent CR solution. It is used in solution as a riot control agent. Eye pain, discomfort and excessive tearing occur with sometimes painful sensitivity to strong light or temporary blindness. Symptoms can persist for 15 to 30 minutes. Dubbed "fire gas" by the media because of the burning sensation it caused to the skin of rioters when used in Northern Ireland from 1973-1974. Authorized U. S. Army use in 1974. 3, record 4, English, - CR%20gas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
CR gas or dibenzoxazepine ... is an incapacitating agent and a lachrymatory agent. ... CR is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a pepper-like odour. It is slightly soluble in water and does not degrade in it. CR is usually presented as a microparticulate solid, in the form of suspension in a propylene glycol based liquid. Contrary to its common name, it is not actually a gas but is solid at room temperature. 1, record 4, English, - CR%20gas
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaz CR
1, record 4, French, gaz%20CR
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- CR 2, record 4, French, CR
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaz lacrymogènes les plus courants sont les irritants oculaires CS, CN, CR et l'irritant respiratoire «piment OC» en aérosol. 2, record 4, French, - gaz%20CR
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le gaz CR a été découvert en 1962 au Royaume-Uni, où il est aujourd'hui stocké aux côtés du gaz CS et d'autres agents. Il serait six fois plus irritant que le gaz CS et 30 fois plus que le gaz CN; c'est un puissant irritant cutané. 3, record 4, French, - gaz%20CR
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
- Visual Disorders
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- irritant effect
1, record 5, English, irritant%20effect
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IRR 2, record 5, English, IRR
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- irritation effect 2, record 5, English, irritation%20effect
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such a concept will permit us to consider the quality and quantity of the pollutants in terms of their irritant effects. 3, record 5, English, - irritant%20effect
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a Material Safety Data Sheet, the abbreviation "IRR" stands for "Irritant effects" and it refers to any irritant effect on the skin, eye, or mucous membrane. 4, record 5, English, - irritant%20effect
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
- Troubles de la vision
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- effet irritatif
1, record 5, French, effet%20irritatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- effet irritant 2, record 5, French, effet%20irritant
correct, masculine noun
- effet d'irritation 3, record 5, French, effet%20d%27irritation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les drogues inhalées ou fumées ont un effet irritatif bronchique [...] 4, record 5, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
irritatif : Qui produit une irritation. [P. ex. :] Action irritative. 5, record 5, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
effet irritatif : Toxicologie et hygiène industrielle, I, Haguenver, p. 447. 6, record 5, French, - effet%20irritatif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto irritante
1, record 5, Spanish, efecto%20irritante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- efecto de irritación 2, record 5, Spanish, efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- efecto irritativo 3, record 5, Spanish, efecto%20irritativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En general suelen distinguirse varios tipos principales de efectos tóxicos: [...]. Irritativo: Efecto de irritación de la piel o las mucosas en los puntos en los que se produce el contacto con el tóxico. 2, record 5, Spanish, - efecto%20irritante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Se realizó la evaluación del posible efecto irritante de un formulado (RLV) que se empleará como desodorante y que contiene como principio activo la hexamina, la cual es empleada como antiséptico urinario. 1, record 5, Spanish, - efecto%20irritante
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-10-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fat-foam thickness 1, record 6, English, fat%2Dfoam%20thickness
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both allergic and irritant mechanisms have been proposed as explanations for eye symptoms. Shorter tear-film break-up time, a measure of tear film instability, is associated with increased levels of symptoms. "Fat-foam thickness" measurement and photography for documentation of ocular erythema have also been used. Some authors attribute eye symptoms at least in part to increased individual susceptibility as measured by those factors. In addition, office workers with ocular symptoms have been demonstrated to blink less frequently when working at video display terminals. 1, record 6, English, - fat%2Dfoam%20thickness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- épaisseur des débris spumeux lipidiques
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9paisseur%20des%20d%C3%A9bris%20spumeux%20lipidiques
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contexte général : syndrome des bâtiments malsains. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9paisseur%20des%20d%C3%A9bris%20spumeux%20lipidiques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement obtenu d'une spécialiste du département d'ophtalmologie de l'Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9paisseur%20des%20d%C3%A9bris%20spumeux%20lipidiques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- CBRNE Weapons
- The Eye
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- eye irritant 1, record 7, English, eye%20irritant
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Armes CBRNE
- Oeil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- irritant oculaire
1, record 7, French, irritant%20oculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les agents de la guerre chimique et biologique. (...) En adoptant comme base d'une classification la nature des effets physiologiques, on peut distinguer les familles de toxiques suivants : irritants (oculaires, respiratoires, cutanés), vésicants, suffocants, toxiques généraux et, pour les agents incapacitants, ceux qui influencent le comportement physique de l'individu et ceux qui perturbent temporairement son psychisme. 1, record 7, French, - irritant%20oculaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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