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TIOSULFATO [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sodium thiosulfate
1, record 1, English, sodium%20thiosulfate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sodium hyposulfite 2, record 1, English, sodium%20hyposulfite
correct
- hypo 3, record 1, English, hypo
correct
- hypo 3, record 1, English, hypo
- sodium hyposulphite 4, record 1, English, sodium%20hyposulphite
correct
- sodium subsulfite 5, record 1, English, sodium%20subsulfite
correct
- sodium thiosulphate 6, record 1, English, sodium%20thiosulphate
correct
- antichlor 2, record 1, English, antichlor
avoid, see observation
- hyposodium sulfite 7, record 1, English, hyposodium%20sulfite
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Translucent, water-soluble crystals used to prevent some food products from browning, to disinfect water, discolor oils, etc. 8, record 1, English, - sodium%20thiosulfate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, for many years the term "antichlor" was considered synonymous with "sodium thiosulfate," but it may also be applied to "sodium disulfite" or any other product used to neutralize and remove hypochlorite after a bleaching operation. 9, record 1, English, - sodium%20thiosulfate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sodium subsulphite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thiosulfate de sodium
1, record 1, French, thiosulfate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hyposulfite de sodium 1, record 1, French, hyposulfite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- antichlore 2, record 1, French, antichlore
avoid, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cristaux translucides, solubles dans l'eau, employés pour prévenir le brunissement de certaines denrées, pour désinfecter l'eau, pour décolorer les huiles, etc. 3, record 1, French, - thiosulfate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications, «antichlore» serait un générique pour désigner les substances qui servent à éliminer le chlore (sulfites, thiosulfates, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - thiosulfate%20de%20sodium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Fotografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiosulfato de sodio
1, record 1, Spanish, tiosulfato%20de%20sodio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- anticloro 2, record 1, Spanish, anticloro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier producto que neutralice y elimine el hipoclorito o el cloro libre después de las operaciones de blanqueo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - tiosulfato%20de%20sodio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tiosulfato de sodio : término proveniente del Código Sanitario Internacional para los Animales Acuáticos, 2002. 4, record 1, Spanish, - tiosulfato%20de%20sodio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mercury(II) iodide
1, record 2, English, mercury%28II%29%20iodide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mercury iodide 2, record 2, English, mercury%20iodide
former designation, correct
- mercury biiodide 1, record 2, English, mercury%20biiodide
former designation, correct
- red mercuric iodide 1, record 2, English, red%20mercuric%20iodide
former designation, correct
- 7774-29-0 3, record 2, English, 7774%2D29%2D0
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A poisonous red crystal, soluble in boiling alcohol, used in medicine and in Nessler's and Mayer's reagents. 4, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20iodide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mercuric iodide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 5, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20iodide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1638. 5, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20iodide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: HgI2 4, record 2, English, - mercury%28II%29%20iodide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- iodure de mercure(II)
1, record 2, French, iodure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- iodure mercurique 2, record 2, French, iodure%20mercurique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- diiodure de mercure 1, record 2, French, diiodure%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- iodure rouge de mercure 1, record 2, French, iodure%20rouge%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 7774-29-0 3, record 2, French, 7774%2D29%2D0
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poudre cristalline rouge écarlate, inodore. Sert à la préparation du sirop d'iodure mercurique ioduré (sirop de Gilbert) et de l'huile d'iodure mercurique. 4, record 2, French, - iodure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iodure mercurique : 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). 5, record 2, French, - iodure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : HgI2 4, record 2, French, - iodure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- yoduro mercúrico
1, record 2, Spanish, yoduro%20merc%C3%BArico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino rojo o amarillo. Soluble en alcohol hirviente y soluciones de tiosulfato sódico o yoduro potásico. Casi insoluble en agua. Tóxico e irritante. 2, record 2, Spanish, - yoduro%20merc%C3%BArico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: HgI2 3, record 2, Spanish, - yoduro%20merc%C3%BArico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ammonium thiosulfate
1, record 3, English, ammonium%20thiosulfate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ammonium hyposulfite 2, record 3, English, ammonium%20hyposulfite
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of white crystals decomposed by heat used as a fixing agent in photography, as an analytical reagent, a fungicide, a reducing agent, a brightener in silver plating baths, in cleaning compounds for zinc-base die-cast metals, in hair-waving preparations and in fog screens. 3, record 3, English, - ammonium%20thiosulfate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: H8N2O3S2 or (NH4)2S2O3 3, record 3, English, - ammonium%20thiosulfate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- thiosulfate d'ammonium
1, record 3, French, thiosulfate%20d%27ammonium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hyposulfite d'ammonium 2, record 3, French, hyposulfite%20d%27ammonium
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chercheurs ont constaté que le thiosulfate d'ammonium était un inhibiteur de l'uréase relativement faible puisqu'il exerçait un effet négligeable sur les pertes de nitrate d'ammonium et d'urée sous forme d'ammoniac. 3, record 3, French, - thiosulfate%20d%27ammonium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : H8N2O3S2 ou (NH4)2S2O3 4, record 3, French, - thiosulfate%20d%27ammonium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiosulfato de amonio
1, record 3, Spanish, tiosulfato%20de%20amonio
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: H8N2O3S2 o (NH4)2S2O3 2, record 3, Spanish, - tiosulfato%20de%20amonio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Textile Industries
- Metallurgy - General
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thiosulfate
1, record 4, English, thiosulfate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hyposulfite 2, record 4, English, hyposulfite
correct
- thiosulphate 2, record 4, English, thiosulphate
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt of thiosulfuric acid and a base; for example, reaction of sodium hydroxide and thiosulfuric acid to produce sodium thiosulfate. 1, record 4, English, - thiosulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: M2S2O3 3, record 4, English, - thiosulfate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Industries du textile
- Métallurgie générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- thiosulfate
1, record 4, French, thiosulfate
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hyposulfite 1, record 4, French, hyposulfite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des sels et des esters de formule M2S2O3. Ex. : thiosulfate de sodium. 1, record 4, French, - thiosulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : M2S2O3 2, record 4, French, - thiosulfate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Industrias textiles
- Metalurgia general
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiosulfato
1, record 4, Spanish, tiosulfato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: M2S2O3 2, record 4, Spanish, - tiosulfato
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Photography
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Reprography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silver iodide
1, record 5, English, silver%20iodide
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compound AgI occurring naturally as iodyrite and obtained synthetically as a yellow curdy precipitate when aqueous solutions of a silver salt and an iodide are mixed that darkens on exposure to light ... 2, record 5, English, - silver%20iodide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... used chiefly in photography, in rainmaking, and in medicine in colloidal form in treatment of infections of mucuous membranes. 2, record 5, English, - silver%20iodide
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Photographie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Reprographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- iodure d'argent
1, record 5, French, iodure%20d%27argent
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AgI 2, record 5, French, AgI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudre jaune pâle, inodore, insipide, noircissant par exposition à la lumière, cubique. 3, record 5, French, - iodure%20d%27argent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les iodures des métaux alcalins (Na, K) sont employés dans la fabrication d'émulsions photographiques, de même que l'iodure d'argent. Ce dernier sert également à l'ensemencement des nuages. 4, record 5, French, - iodure%20d%27argent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les cristaux d'iodure d'argent agissent comme amorces dans la formation des cristaux de glace. On ne sait pas encore s'ils agissent d'abord comme noyaux de congélation ou comme noyaux de sublimation. 5, record 5, French, - iodure%20d%27argent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emplois : certaines émulsions photographiques, dispersion par avion pour produire la pluie artificielle; médecine. 3, record 5, French, - iodure%20d%27argent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Fotografía
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Reprografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- yoduro de plata
1, record 5, Spanish, yoduro%20de%20plata
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAg 2, record 5, Spanish, IAg
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polvo amarillo inodoro e insípido. Soluble en soluciones de ácido yodhídrico, yoduro potásico, cianuro potásico, cloruro sódico y tiosulfato sódico. Insoluble en agua. Tóxico. 2, record 5, Spanish, - yoduro%20de%20plata
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- calcium thiosulfate 1, record 6, English, calcium%20thiosulfate
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- thiosulfate calcique
1, record 6, French, thiosulfate%20calcique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiosulfato cálcico
1, record 6, Spanish, tiosulfato%20c%C3%A1lcico
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- magnesium thiosulfate 1, record 7, English, magnesium%20thiosulfate
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thiosulfate de magnésium
1, record 7, French, thiosulfate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiosulfato de magnesio
1, record 7, Spanish, tiosulfato%20de%20magnesio
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Photography
- Reprography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- silver chloride
1, record 8, English, silver%20chloride
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Of these compounds silver chloride, silver bromide and silver iodide are of importance in photography, as they are all sensitive to light. 2, record 8, English, - silver%20chloride
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Photographie
- Reprographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chlorure d'argent
1, record 8, French, chlorure%20d%27argent
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une précipitation d'halogénure d'argent qui prendra la forme de cristaux insolubles dans l'eau (ex.: chlorure d'argent, bromure d'argent) 2, record 8, French, - chlorure%20d%27argent
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fotografía
- Reprografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de plata
1, record 8, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20plata
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polvo blanco que oscurece por exposición a la luz. Poco soluble en agua. Soluble en soluciones de ácido sulfúrico, tiosulfato sódico e hidróxido amónico. 2, record 8, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20plata
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sodium thiosulfate solution 1, record 9, English, sodium%20thiosulfate%20solution
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- solution de thiosulfate sodique
1, record 9, French, solution%20de%20thiosulfate%20sodique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
- Bioquímica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- solución de tiosulfato sódico
1, record 9, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20de%20tiosulfato%20s%C3%B3dico
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-09-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Reprography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- silver bromide
1, record 10, English, silver%20bromide
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- argentic bromide 2, record 10, English, argentic%20bromide
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Of these compounds, silver chloride, silver bromide and silver iodide are of importance in photography, as they are all sensitive to light. 3, record 10, English, - silver%20bromide
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Reprographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bromure d'argent
1, record 10, French, bromure%20d%27argent
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une précipitation d'halogénure d'argent qui prendra la forme de cristaux insolubles dans l'eau (ex. : chlorure d'argent, bromure d'argent). 2, record 10, French, - bromure%20d%27argent
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Reprografía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromuro de plata
1, record 10, Spanish, bromuro%20de%20plata
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Br Ag 2, record 10, Spanish, Br%20Ag
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- bromuro argéntico 3, record 10, Spanish, bromuro%20arg%C3%A9ntico
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polvo amarillo que ennegrece a la luz. Soluble en soluciones de bromuro potásico, cianuro potásico y tiosulfato sódico. Insoluble en agua. 2, record 10, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20plata
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El bromuro de plata tiene la propiedad de ennegrecerse cuando es herido por la luz y se usa para la preparación de emulsiones fotográficas con gelatina. 4, record 10, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20plata
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