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MODERATE IRRITATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peroxybenzoyl nitrate
1, record 1, English, peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- peroxy benzoyl nitrate 3, record 1, English, peroxy%20benzoyl%20nitrate
correct
- PBzN 3, record 1, English, PBzN
correct, see observation
- PBzN 3, record 1, English, PBzN
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PBzN: In this abbreviation, the third letter is a minuscule and is sometimes a subscript. 6, record 1, English, - peroxybenzoyl%20nitrate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nitrate de peroxybenzoyle
1, record 1, French, nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PBzN 2, record 1, French, PBzN
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance chimique qui résulte de la photodissociation de certains dérivés d'hydrocarbures. 3, record 1, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le PBzN constitue un précurseur important de radicaux libres. 1, record 1, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans l'expression chimique PBzN, la lettre minuscule «z» est généralement en indice. 2, record 1, French, - nitrate%20de%20peroxybenzoyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Effects of Pollution
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moderate irritation effect
1, record 2, English, moderate%20irritation%20effect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MOD 1, record 2, English, MOD
see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- moderate irritant effect 1, record 2, English, moderate%20irritant%20effect
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MOD: abbreviation used on material safety data sheets (MSDSs), but not listed in specialized dictionaries. 2, record 2, English, - moderate%20irritation%20effect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with mild irritation effect. 2, record 2, English, - moderate%20irritation%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Effets de la pollution
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet irritant moyen
1, record 2, French, effet%20irritant%20moyen
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effet d'irritation modéré 1, record 2, French, effet%20d%27irritation%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modéré : En parlant de choses susceptibles de variations de grandeur, d'intensité, de quantité, = moyen. [P. ex.:] Prix modéré [...], vent modéré [...], chaleur, température, dose modérée. 3, record 2, French, - effet%20irritant%20moyen
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MOD : abréviation utilisée sur les fiches signalétiques. 2, record 2, French, - effet%20irritant%20moyen
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Efectos de la polución
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto de irritación moderada
1, record 2, Spanish, efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20moderada
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los datos disponibles sobre el alcohol etílico son [...] piel, conejo, adulto 20 mg/24H: efectos de irritación moderada. 1, record 2, Spanish, - efecto%20de%20irritaci%C3%B3n%20moderada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- moderate irritation
1, record 3, English, moderate%20irritation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- irritation d'intensité moyenne
1, record 3, French, irritation%20d%27intensit%C3%A9%20moyenne
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- irritation modérée 2, record 3, French, irritation%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'emploie beaucoup à propos des symptômes; cahier Enviroguide Xylènes, chap. 7.2.1. 1, record 3, French, - irritation%20d%27intensit%C3%A9%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dict. A/F des sciences médicales ..., Gladstone. 1, record 3, French, - irritation%20d%27intensit%C3%A9%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"modéré" : En parlant de choses susceptibles de variations de grandeur, d'intensité, de quantité, = "moyen". [P.ex. : ] Prix modéré (...), chaleur, température (...), vent (...), dose modérée. 3, record 3, French, - irritation%20d%27intensit%C3%A9%20moyenne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-02-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- irritation
1, record 4, English, irritation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 2, record 4, English, - irritation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 4, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité que possède une substance d'irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée" ou "grave", selon le degré d'irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n'a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d'irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 1, record 4, French, - irritation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 4, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es una estimulación intensa que va seguida de lesión anatómica y se ejerce sobre estructuras y funciones no especializadas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El SO2 produce la irritación de las vías respiratorias, sobre todo para concentraciones superiores a ocho ppm, que ya produce la irritación inmediata de la garganta. 3, record 4, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skin swab
1, record 5, English, skin%20swab
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Effects of exposure through skin contact of rabbits to ethylbenzene]. Skin swab(10 to 20 times) :[effects :] Erythema, layer of devitalized tissue.... Swab on intact or abraded skin(24 hrs occlusion) [caused] Moderate irritation. 1, record 5, English, - skin%20swab
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- badigeonnage de la peau
1, record 5, French, badigeonnage%20de%20la%20peau
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
badigeonnage : Action de badigeonner; résultat de cette action. (...). 2, record 5, French, - badigeonnage%20de%20la%20peau
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
badigeonner : Enduire (une partie du corps) d'une substance qui s'étale. 2, record 5, French, - badigeonnage%20de%20la%20peau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- irritancy
1, record 6, English, irritancy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- irritant property 2, record 6, English, irritant%20property
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
irritating quality or character. 3, record 6, English, - irritancy
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 4, record 6, English, - irritancy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- propriété irritante
1, record 6, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capacité que possède une substance d'irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée, ou "grave", selon le degré d'irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n'a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d'irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 2, record 6, French, - propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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