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C8H7CLO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
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
- CN gas
1, record 1, English, CN%20gas
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chloroacetophenone used as tear gas for riot control ... 2, record 1, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CN gas, or chloroacetophenone or phenacyl chloride, is a substance used as a riot control agent. ... It was investigated, but not used, during the First and Second World Wars, and was used by United States forces in Vietnam. Because of its greater toxicity, it has largely been supplanted by CS gas. CN is still supplied to paramilitary and police forces in a small pressurized aerosol can known as "Mace" or tear gas. Its use has fallen by the wayside as pepper spray works faster and disperses more quickly than CN. 3, record 1, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Like CS gas, this [CN gas] irritates the mucous membranes (oral, nasal, conjunctival and tracheobronchial). Sometimes it can give rise to more generalized reactions such as syncope, temporary loss of balance and orientation. More rarely, cutaneous irritating outbreaks have been observed and allergic contact permanent dermatitis. 3, record 1, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Chemical] formula: C8H7ClO 3, record 1, English, - CN%20gas
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
- gaz CN
1, record 1, French, gaz%20CN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CN 2, record 1, French, CN
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaz lacrymogènes les plus courants sont les irritants oculaires CS, CN, CR et l'irritant respiratoire «piment OC» en aérosol. 3, record 1, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bien qu'aucune manifestation n'ait été filmée, la police nous démontre l'usage des gaz CN et CS afin de contenir la foule et de maîtriser les émeutes. 4, record 1, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CN provoque le larmoiement, l'irritation des yeux et des sensations de brûlure cutanée. Ses principaux effets sur les yeux sont le larmoiement et la photophobie (sensibilisation à la lumière). 2, record 1, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
formule chimique : C8H7ClO 5, record 1, French, - gaz%20CN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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