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INSECT REPELLENT [14 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Animal Pests (Crops)
DEF

An agent that drives away insects usually without destroying them.

CONT

Although insect repellants have not been used for insect control per se their advantages in the protection of man and materials is obvious. These chemicals have played a very important role in the protection of man against blood-sucking insects and vectors of diseases.

OBS

insect repellent : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
DEF

[...] produit qui éloigne les insectes.

OBS

insectifuge : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Animales dañinos para los cultivos
DEF

[...] sustancias que provocan el alejamiento de los insectos y aseguran por este hecho una cierta protección del hombre, de los animales o de las plantas.

CONT

Hay ciertas sustancias [...] que ejercen atracción sobre determinados insectos, utilizándose esta propiedad para ser cazados; otros productos, a la inversa, actúan como insectífugos, como la naftalina, tan usada para ahuyentar a la polilla de la ropa, o el paradiclorobenceno y otros que alguna vez pueden utilizarse con fines agrícolas.

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Record 2 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2:CHCOCH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of an oily, colorless liquid, having an honey-like odor, used in vinyl resins, lacquers, roll-coating inks, stains, ore flotation, paint and varnish-removers, insect repellent, and as solvent for cellulose esters and ethers.

OBS

4-methylpent-3-en-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name.

OBS

mesityl oxide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1229.

OBS

MIBK: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H10O or (CH3)2:CHCOCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2:CHCOCH3
formula, see observation
OBS

4-méthylpent-3-én-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique.

OBS

oxyde de mésityle : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H10O ou (CH3)2:CHCOCH3

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Plastic Materials
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(COOC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C16H22O4
formula, see observation
C6H4(COO-C4H9)2
formula, see observation
84-74-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, odorless, stable oily liquid, used as plasticizer in nitrocellulose lacquers, elastomers, explosives, nail polish and solid rocket propellants, solvent for perfume oils, perfume fixative, textile lubricating agent, in safety glass, insecticides, printing inks, resin solvent, paper coatings, adhesives, and insect repellent for textiles.

OBS

dibutyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(COOC4H9)2 or C16H22O4 or C6H4(COO-C4H9)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Matières plastiques
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(COOC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C16H22O4
formula, see observation
C6H4(COO-C4H9)2
formula, see observation
84-74-2
CAS number
DEF

Dissolvant des résines et des nitrocelluloses, [...] utilisé comme fixateur pour parfums, verres de sécurité, insecticide.

OBS

benzène-1,2-dicarboxylate de dibutyle : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur cette fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(COOC4H9)2 ou C16H22O4 ou C6H4(COO-C4H9)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H4(COOC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C16H22O4
formula, see observation
C6H4(COO-C4H9)2
formula, see observation
84-74-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido oleoso estable, incoloro e inodoro; miscible con disolventes orgánicos; insoluble en agua. Combustible. Tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H4(COOC4H9)2 o C16H22O4 o C6H4(COO-C4H9)2

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Record 4 2011-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5OCH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
C6H5O-CH2-CH2-OH
formula, see observation
122-99-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, partially soluble in water, used as solvent for cellulose acetate, dyes, as bactericidal agent, in inks, resins, perfume fixative, organic synthesis of plasticizers, germicides, pharmaceuticals, and in insect repellent.

OBS

2-phenoxyethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5OCH2CH2OH or C6H5O-CH2-CH2-OH

Key term(s)
  • beta-hydroxyethyl phenyl ether

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5OCH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
C6H5O-CH2-CH2-OH
formula, see observation
122-99-6
CAS number
DEF

Corps utilisé comme fixateur pour parfums, désinfectant, bactéricide et insecticide.

OBS

2-phénoxyéthanol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

éther d'éthylèneglycol et de monophényle : forme fautive.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5OCH2CH2OH ou C6H5O-CH2-CH2-OH

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H10O4
formula, see observation
131-11-3
CAS number
OBS

Insect repellent.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H10O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H10O4
formula, see observation
131-11-3
CAS number
CONT

Les produits répulsifs classiques empêchent, pendant un temps plus ou moins long, les simulies de piquer la partie exposée de l'épiderme. [...] Les produits les plus efficaces recommandés pour l'application sur l'épiderme sont la diéthyltoluamide, la chlorodiéthylbenzamide, le phtalate de diméthyle, le carbate de diméthyle et l'éthylhexanediol.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H10O4

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C11H14O4
formula, see observation
39589-98-5
CAS number
OBS

Insect repellent.

OBS

cis: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C11H14O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C11H14O4
formula, see observation
39589-98-5
CAS number
CONT

Les produits répulsifs classiques empêchent, pendant un temps plus ou moins long, les simulies de piquer la partie exposée de l'épiderme. [...] Les produits les plus efficaces recommandés pour l'application sur l'épiderme sont la diéthyltoluamide, la chlorodiéthylbenzamide, le phtalate de diméthyle, le carbate de diméthyle et l'éthylhexanediol.

OBS

Formule chimique : C11H14O4

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(COOCH3)2
formula, see observation
C10H10O4
formula, see observation
131-11-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, odorless liquid which boils at 282°C, is soluble in organic solvents, is slightly soluble in water, and is used as a plasticizer, in resins, lacquers, perfumes, and as an insect repellent.

OBS

dimethyl phthalate: term standardized by ISO; used by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

OBS

DMP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(COOCH3)2 or C10H10O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(COOCH3)2
formula, see observation
C10H10O4
formula, see observation
131-11-3
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(COOCH3)2 ou C10H10O4

Spanish

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Record 8 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C8H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH
formula, see observation
94-96-2
CAS number
OBS

Chemical formula: C8H18O2 or CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH

OBS

2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethohexadiol; Rutgers 612: commercial names.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH
formula, see observation
94-96-2
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique bouillant à 244 °C et que l'on utilise comme insecticide.

OBS

2-éthylhexane-1,3-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H18O2 ou CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H18O2
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH
formula, see observation
94-96-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C8H18O2 o CH3-CH2-CH2-CHOH-CH(C2H5)-CH2OH

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Record 9 2005-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
CONT

Fly-in sites and sites that cannot be regularly serviced by road vehicles will have a supply of survival gear and food stores on site. The gear and food, to be used only in an emergency, will be made up of the following : sixty cm heavy tinfoil fire sticks, spotlight, salt tablets, insect repellent, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
OBS

Pluriel : des allume-feux ou des allume-feu.

OBS

allume-feux (pl.); extrafort : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Animal Pests (Crops)
CONT

Insect repellent creams from essential oils : Certain indigenous essential oils... on experimentation have proved to be highly effective repellents when applied in cream formulation against house flies and mosquitoes.

Key term(s)
  • insect repellant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
DEF

Qui éloigne les insectes.

Spanish

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Record 11 1998-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Packaging in Paper
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

A paper on which a variety of insecticides has been applied in order to protect the packaged goods against boring insects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Emballages en papier
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Papier d'emballage, enduit d'un liquide spécial, qui protège le produit emballé contre les insectes.

OBS

papier insectifuge : terme et définition recommandés par l'OLF.

Spanish

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Record 12 1997-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: CAN/CGSB-15.19-92

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-15.19-92

Spanish

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Record 13 1993-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
CONT

Fly-in sites and sites that cannot be regularly serviced by road vehicle will have a supply of survival gear and food stores on site. The gear and food, to be used only in an emergency, will be made up of the following : sixty cm heavy tinfoil fire sticks, spotlight, salt tablets, insect repellent, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)

Spanish

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Record 14 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

A gland consisting of an eversible sac or pocket in which a repellent scent or other secretion collects. Such glands are found in many caterpillars including those of the Puss Moth and the Swallowtail Butterfly. When attacked the insect causes this pocket to be suddenly everted, dispersing the scent and acting as an efficient defence mechanism.

OBS

plural: osmeteria .

Key term(s)
  • osmeteria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Organe larvaire fourchu et odorifique situé sur le premier segment thoracique des Papilionidae [papillons]. Cet organe exsertile [voir ce terme] aurait la propriété d'éliminer les substances toxiques de certaines plantes dont les chenilles se nourrissent.

Spanish

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