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DISULFURO CARBONO [9 records]

Record 1 2018-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oilseed Crops
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A yellowish drying oil that is expressed or extracted from flaxseed, contains large proportions of glycerides of linolenic, a linoleic, and oleic acids, and is used chiefly in paint and varnish, in printing ink, in linoleum.

OBS

linseed oil: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes oléagineuses
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

[...] huile extraite de la graine de lin [...] La graine fournit une huile (huile de lin) qui est le type des huiles siccatives, utilisées pour la peinture, dans la fabrication des toiles cirées, des linoléums, des factices de caoutchouc.

OBS

huile de lin : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

huile de lin : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de oleaginosas
  • Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Aceite secante amarillo oro, de ámbar a pardo. Soluble en éter, cloroformo, disulfuro de carbono; algo soluble en alcohol.

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Record 2 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless or yellowish, syrupy, odorless, hygroscopic liquid, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and furfural, insoluble in chloroform, petroleum ether and carbon disulfide, is partially converted to lactic anhydride when concentrated above 50%, has one asymmetric carbon and two enantiomorphic isomers, is derived by fermenting starch, milk whey, molasses, potatoes, etc. and neutralizing the acid as soon as formed with calcium or zinc carbonate, after which the solution of lactates is concentrated and decomposed with sulfuric acid, also synthetically by hydrolysis of lactonitrile, and is used in cultured dairy products, as an acidulant, in chemicals (salts, plasticizers, adhesives, pharmaceuticals), as a mordant in dyeing wool, as a general-purpose food additive and in the manufacture of lactates.

OBS

alpha-hydroxypropionic acid: obsolete form; the word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6O3 or CH3CH2OCOOH

Key term(s)
  • a-hydroxypropionic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit de la fermentation du lactose par les bactéries spécifiques du lait se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide sirupeux, incolore ou jaunâtre, inodore, hygroscopique, utilisé dans l'industrie laitière et comme additif alimentaire, dans les plastiques, les adhésifs, en teinturerie et dans l'élaboration de lactates.

OBS

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

OBS

acide alpha-hydroxypropionique : forme vieillie; le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou écrite en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6O3 ou CH3CH2OCOOH

Key term(s)
  • acide a-hydroxypropionique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Productos lácteos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro o amarillento, inodoro e higroscópico; miscible con agua, alcohol y glicerina; soluble en éter; insoluble en cloroformo, éter de petróleo y disulfuro de carbono. Moderadamente tóxico por ingestión; irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química : C3H6O3 o CH3CH2OCOOH

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Record 3 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Universal entry(ies)
B2H6
formula, see observation
19287-45-7
CAS number
DEF

A colourless gas with repulsive odor used for the synthesis of organic boron compounds and metal borohydrides.

OBS

diborane: incomplete name.

OBS

Chemical formula: B2H6

Key term(s)
  • boro-ethane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B2H6
formula, see observation
19287-45-7
CAS number
OBS

diborane : nom incomplet.

OBS

Formule chimique : B2H6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
B2H6
formula, see observation
19287-45-7
CAS number
DEF

Gas de olor desagradable. Soluble en disulfuro de carbono; descompone en agua. Inflamable. Tóxico por inhalación; irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: B2H6

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Record 4 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ClCH2-CO2H
formula, see observation
79-11-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of colorless to light-brownish crystals, used as herbicide, preservative, bacteriostat, intermediate in the production of carboxymethylcellulose, ethyl chloroacetate, glycine, synthetic caffeine, sarcosine, thioglycolic acid, EDTA, 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: ClCH2-CO2H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ClCH2-CO2H
formula, see observation
79-11-8
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : ClCH2-CO2H

OBS

acide chloroacétique : 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).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
ClCH2-CO2H
formula, see observation
79-11-8
CAS number
DEF

Cristales incoloros a marrón pálido delicuescentes. Soluble en agua, alcohol, éter, cloroformo y disulfuro de carbono. No inflamable. Moderadamente tóxico; irritante y corrosivo para la piel.

OBS

Fórmula química: ClCH2-CO2H

Key term(s)
  • ácido monocloroacético
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Record 5 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Veterinary Drugs
Universal entry(ies)
H2C=CHCH2NCS
formula, see observation
CH2=CH-CH2-NCS
formula, see observation
57-06-7
CAS number
DEF

A colorless pungent irritating liquid esther CH2=CHCH2NCS that is the chief constituent of mustard oil ... and is used as a flavoring agent and as a medical counterirritant.

OBS

isosulfocyanate: incomplete form.

OBS

Chemical formulas: H2C=CHCH2NCS or CH2=CH-CH2-NCS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments vétérinaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H2C=CHCH2NCS
formula, see observation
CH2=CH-CH2-NCS
formula, see observation
57-06-7
CAS number
DEF

Composé de formule CH2=CH-CH2-N=C=S, bouillant vers 150 °C, qui se forme lorsqu'on dédouble un glucoside, le myronate de potassium, que l'on trouve dans certaines plantes (moutarde noire, raifort, alliaire, thlaspi, racines de réséda), sous l'influence d'un ferment, la myrosine, [que l'on] prépare synthétiquement [et qui] est employé comme révulsif en médecine vétérinaire.

OBS

Formules chimiques : H2C=CHCH2NCS ou CH2=CH-CH2-NCS

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos veterinarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H2C=CHCH2NCS
formula, see observation
CH2=CH-CH2-NCS
formula, see observation
57-06-7
CAS number
OBS

Líquido oleoso de color blanco a amarillo claro con olor picante e irritante y sabor agrio. Soluble en alcohol, éter, disulfuro de carbono. Poco soluble en agua. Muy tóxico por inhalación. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : H2C=CHCH2NCS o CH2=CH-CH2-NCS

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Record 6 2011-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
CCl3NO2
formula, see observation
76-06-2
CAS number
DEF

chloropicrin: A heavy colorless liquid ... that has a sweetish odor, causes tears and vomiting, is now usually made by reaction of nitromethane and a hypochlorite ...

OBS

Uses: Organic synthesis; dye-stuffs (crystal violet); fumigants; fungicides; insecticides; rat exterminator; tear gas.

OBS

Chemical formula: CCl3NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CCl3NO2
formula, see observation
76-06-2
CAS number
DEF

chloropicrine : Dénomination courante du trichloronitrométhane [...], lacrymogène utilisé comme gaz de combat et comme insecticide.

OBS

Formule chimique : CCl3NO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CCl3NO2
formula, see observation
76-06-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, oleoso y refringente. Soluble en alcohol, benceno y disulfuro de carbono; algo soluble en éter y agua. No inflamable. Tóxico por vía oral e inhalatoria. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: CCl3NO2

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Record 7 - external organization data 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

An orthorhombic mineral, the native nonmetallic element S.

OBS

[Sulfur] occurs in yellow crystals at hot springs and fumaroles, and in masses or layers associated with limestone, gypsum, and anhydrite, especially in salt-dome caprock and bedded deposits.

OBS

sulphur: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS); however, the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends "sulfur" rather than "sulphur."

OBS

brimstone: Formerly the common vernacular name for sulphur. Now used chiefly when referring to its inflammable character, and to the biblical use in Gen. xix. 24 and Rev. xix. 20; or in speaking of old-fashioned prescriptions, as 'brimstone and treacle.'

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Bensulfoid; Collokit; Colsul; Corosul D and S; Cosan; Crystex; Elosa; Hexasul; Kocide; Kolofog; Kolospray; Kumulus; Microflotox; Sofril; Sperloc-S; Spersul; Sulfidal; Sulforon; Sulkol; Super Cosan; Sulsol; Tesuloid; Thiolux; Thiovit; UN 1350; UN 2448.

PHR

Colloidal, flour, ground vocle, molten, precipitated, solid, sublimed sulfur.

PHR

Flowers of sulfur.

PHR

Sulfur flower, lump, powder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Géochimie
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Corps simple solide, non métallique, d'une couleur jaune citron.

CONT

Le soufre était l'un des neuf corps simples connus de l'Antiquité [...]. C'est un solide sans odeur ni saveur, mauvais conducteur de la chaleur et de l'électricité [...]

OBS

Élément chimique de symbole S.

OBS

soufre : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Geoquímica
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Elemento no metálico. Insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en alcohol y éter, soluble en disulfuro de carbono, tetracloruro de carbono y benceno. Combustible. Poco tóxico. En forma finamente dividida. Es inflamable y explosivo.

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Record 8 2003-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
DEF

Polvo color tostado. Soluble en éter, agua, metanol, disulfuro de carbono y ácido acético glacial. Combustible. Puede ser tóxico.

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Record 9 2003-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Líquido rojo, movible. Reacciona con agua, formando cloruro crómico y ácidos crómico y clorhídrico. Miscible con tetracloruro de carbono, tetracloroetano y disulfuro de carbono. Muy tóxico e irritante.

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