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HMX [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2011-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene-1,3,5-triamine
1, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3,5-benzenetriamine 2, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dbenzenetriamine
correct
- s-triaminotrinitrobenzene 2, record 1, English, s%2Dtriaminotrinitrobenzene
avoid
- 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene 2, record 1, English, 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamino%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
avoid
- triaminotrinitrobenzene 3, record 1, English, triaminotrinitrobenzene
avoid
- TATB 4, record 1, English, TATB
correct
- TATB 4, record 1, English, TATB
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High explosives or substances or mixtures containing more than 2% of any of the following : a) cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine(HMX) ;(b) cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine(RDX) ;(c) triaminotrinitrobenzene(TATB) ;(d) any explosive with a crystal density greater than 1. 8 g/cm³ and having a detonation velocity greater than 8 000 m/s; or(e) hexanitrostilbene(HNS). 5, record 1, English, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4,6-trinitrobenzene-1,3,5-triamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H6N6O6 6, record 1, English, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,4,6-trinitrobenzène-1,3,5-triamine
1, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- triaminotrinitrobenzène 2, record 1, French, triaminotrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun
- TATB 2, record 1, French, TATB
correct, masculine noun
- TATB 2, record 1, French, TATB
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explosifs ou substances ou mélanges contenant plus de 2 % des produits suivants : a) cyclotétraméthylènetétranitramine (HMX); b) cyclotriméthylènetrinitramine (RDX); c) triaminotrinitrobenzène (TATB); d) tout explosif ayant une densité cristalline supérieure à 1,8 g/cm³ et une vitesse de détonation supérieure à 8 000 m/s; e) hexanitrostilbène (HNS). 3, record 1, French, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4,6-trinitrobenzène-1,3,5-triamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H6N6O6 4, record 1, French, - 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C3%2C5%2Dtriamine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane
1, record 2, English, 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrazocane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- HMX 2, record 2, English, HMX
correct
- octogen 3, record 2, English, octogen
correct
- octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7- tetrazocine 3, record 2, English, octahydro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2D%20tetrazocine
former designation, correct
- cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine 2, record 2, English, cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine
former designation, correct
- cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine 3, record 2, English, cyclotetramethylene%20tetranitramine
avoid
- ß HMY 3, record 2, English, %C3%9F%20HMY
avoid
- HW 4 3, record 2, English, HW%204
avoid
- LX 14-0 3, record 2, English, LX%2014%2D0
- tetramethylenetetranitramine 3, record 2, English, tetramethylenetetranitramine
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High explosives or substances or mixtures containing more than 2% of any of the following : a) cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine(HMX) ;(b) cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine(RDX) ;(c) triaminotrinitrobenzene(TATB) ;(d) any explosive with a crystal density greater than 1. 8 g/cm³ and having a detonation velocity greater than 8 000 m/s; or(e) hexanitrostilbene(HNS). 4, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrazocane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrazocane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H8N8O8 5, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrazocane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,3,5,7-tétranitro-1,3,5,7-tétrazocane
1, record 2, French, 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9tranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trazocane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cyclotétraméthylènetétranitramine 2, record 2, French, cyclot%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8net%C3%A9tranitramine
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- 1,3,5,7-tétranitrooctahydro-1,3,5,7- tétrazocine 1, record 2, French, 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9tranitrooctahydro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2D%20t%C3%A9trazocine
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- HMX 2, record 2, French, HMX
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explosifs ou substances ou mélanges contenant plus de 2 % des produits suivants : a) cyclotétraméthylènetétranitramine (HMX); b) cyclotriméthylènetrinitramine (RDX); c) triaminotrinitrobenzène (TATB); d) tout explosif ayant une densité cristalline supérieure à 1,8 g/cm³ et une vitesse de détonation supérieure à 8 000 m/s; e) hexanitrostilbène (HNS). 3, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9tranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trazocane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,3,5,7-tétranitro-1,3,5,7-tétrazocane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9tranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trazocane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8N8O8 4, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9tranitro%2D1%2C3%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trazocane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Publications
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- HMX(octogene) physical and chemical requirements, specification for deliveries from one NATO nation to another
1, record 3, English, HMX%28octogene%29%20physical%20and%20chemical%20requirements%2C%20specification%20for%20deliveries%20from%20one%20NATO%20nation%20to%20another
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAGS (Standardization Agreements) are NATO publications used by the Department of National Defence as works of reference. 2, record 3, English, - HMX%28octogene%29%20physical%20and%20chemical%20requirements%2C%20specification%20for%20deliveries%20from%20one%20NATO%20nation%20to%20another
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
STANAG 4284: NATO standardization agreement code. 2, record 3, English, - HMX%28octogene%29%20physical%20and%20chemical%20requirements%2C%20specification%20for%20deliveries%20from%20one%20NATO%20nation%20to%20another
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres des publications de l'OTAN
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- (HMX) Octogène, exigences physiques et chimiques spécifications pour les échanges entre nations de l'OTAN
1, record 3, French, %28HMX%29%20Octog%C3%A8ne%2C%20exigences%20physiques%20et%20chimiques%20sp%C3%A9cifications%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9changes%20entre%20nations%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAG 4284 : code d'accord de normalisation de l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - %28HMX%29%20Octog%C3%A8ne%2C%20exigences%20physiques%20et%20chimiques%20sp%C3%A9cifications%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9changes%20entre%20nations%20de%20l%27OTAN
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2003-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1,1’-ethene-1,2-diylbis(2,4,6-trinitrobenzene)
1, record 4, English, 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%29
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hexanitrostilbene 2, record 4, English, hexanitrostilbene
avoid
- HNS 2, record 4, English, HNS
correct
- HNS 2, record 4, English, HNS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High explosives or substances or mixtures containing more than 2% of any of the following :(a) cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine(HMX) ;(b) cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine(RDX) ;(c) triaminotrinitrobenzene(TATB) ;(d) any explosive with a crystal density greater than 1. 8 g/cm³ and having a detonation velocity greater than 8 000 m/s; or(e) hexanitrostilbene(HNS). 3, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1’-ethene-1,2-diylbis(2,4,6-trinitrobenzene): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene%29
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1,1'-éthène-1,2-diylbis(2,4,6-trinitrobenzène)
1, record 4, French, 1%2C1%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hexanitrostilbène 2, record 4, French, hexanitrostilb%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun
- HNS 2, record 4, French, HNS
correct, masculine noun
- HNS 2, record 4, French, HNS
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explosifs ou substances ou mélanges contenant plus de 2 % des produits suivants : a) cyclotétraméthylènetétranitramine (HMX); b) cyclotriméthylènetrinitramine (RDX); c) triaminotrinitrobenzène (TATB); d) tout explosif ayant une densité cristalline supérieure à 1,8 g/cm³ et une vitesse de détonation supérieure à 8 000 m/s; e) hexanitrostilbène (HNS). 3, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1'-éthène-1,2-diylbis(2,4,6-trinitrobenzène) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%282%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2002-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crystal density
1, record 5, English, crystal%20density
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High explosives or substances or mixtures containing more than 2% of any of the following : a) cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine(HMX) ;(b) cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine(RDX) ;(c) triaminotrinitrobenzene(TATB) ;(d) any explosive with a crystal density greater than 1. 8 g/cm³ and having a detonation velocity greater than 8 000 m/s... 1, record 5, English, - crystal%20density
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations. 2, record 5, English, - crystal%20density
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- densité cristalline
1, record 5, French, densit%C3%A9%20cristalline
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explosifs ou substances ou mélanges contenant plus de 2 % des produits suivants : a) cyclotétraméthylènetétranitramine (HMX); b) cyclotriméthylènetrinitramine (RDX); c) triaminotrinitrobenzène (TATB); d) tout explosif ayant une densité cristalline supérieure à 1,8 g/cm³ et une vitesse de détonation supérieure à 8 000 m/s [...] 1, record 5, French, - densit%C3%A9%20cristalline
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire. 2, record 5, French, - densit%C3%A9%20cristalline
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- phlegmatizing agent
1, record 6, English, phlegmatizing%20agent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- phlegmatizer 2, record 6, English, phlegmatizer
- phlegmatiser 3, record 6, English, phlegmatiser
- desensitizer 4, record 6, English, desensitizer
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"desensitizer" : A desensitizing agent. 5, record 6, English, - phlegmatizing%20agent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... precautionary measures are laid down in the list in a respect of given substances or articles (e.g. that it should be "stabilized" or "inhibited" or "with x per cent phlegmatiser") ... 3, record 6, English, - phlegmatizing%20agent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While RDX, HMX, and PETN are among the most powerful chemical explosive compounds known, they are never used in the pure state owing to their excessively high sensitivity, but instead are used in conjunction with other less sensitive explosives or nonexplosive ingredients in desensitized or phlegmatized condition. 6, record 6, English, - phlegmatizing%20agent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flegmatisant
1, record 6, French, flegmatisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- phlegmatisant 2, record 6, French, phlegmatisant
correct, masculine noun
- agent flegmatisant 3, record 6, French, agent%20flegmatisant
masculine noun
- produit flegmatisant 4, record 6, French, produit%20flegmatisant
masculine noun
- désensibilisateur 5, record 6, French, d%C3%A9sensibilisateur
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance que l'on ajoute à un explosif pour diminuer sa sensibilité aux chocs et aux frictions. 2, record 6, French, - flegmatisant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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