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CYANOGEN CHLORIDE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyanogen chloride
1, record 1, English, cyanogen%20chloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chlorine cyanide 2, record 1, English, chlorine%20cyanide
correct
- chlorocyanogen 2, record 1, English, chlorocyanogen
correct
- chlorcyan 3, record 1, English, chlorcyan
correct
- chlorocyanide 4, record 1, English, chlorocyanide
correct
- chlorocyan 4, record 1, English, chlorocyan
correct
- oxidized prussic acid 5, record 1, English, oxidized%20prussic%20acid
former designation
- CK 6, record 1, English, CK
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CK: military designation. 7, record 1, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - cyanogen%20chloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de cyanogène
1, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CK 2, record 1, French, CK
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CK : désignation militaire. 3, record 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de cianógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20cian%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20cian%C3%B3geno
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