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HCH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzene hexachloride
1, record 1, English, benzene%20hexachloride
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BHC 2, record 1, English, BHC
correct, see observation
- B.H.C. 3, record 1, English, B%2EH%2EC%2E
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hexachlorocyclohexane 4, record 1, English, hexachlorocyclohexane
correct
- HCH 5, record 1, English, HCH
correct, see observation
- HCH 5, record 1, English, HCH
- 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane 6, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2Dhexachlorocyclohexane
correct
- HCH 6, record 1, English, HCH
correct, see observation
- HCCH 2, record 1, English, HCCH
correct
- HCH 6, record 1, English, HCH
- 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexa-chlorocyclohexane 7, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2Dhexa%2Dchlorocyclohexane
obsolete
- hexachloride cyclohexane 8, record 1, English, hexachloride%20cyclohexane
correct
- HCH 8, record 1, English, HCH
correct
- HCH 8, record 1, English, HCH
- cyclohexane hexachloride 9, record 1, English, cyclohexane%20hexachloride
less frequent
- CHC 10, record 1, English, CHC
less frequent
- CHC 10, record 1, English, CHC
- hexachlorcyclohexane 3, record 1, English, hexachlorcyclohexane
obsolete
- HCH 11, record 1, English, HCH
correct, see observation
- HCH 11, record 1, English, HCH
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compound, the gamma isomer of which is used as an insecticide (= "gammahexane") [q.v.]. 12, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They [pesticides] can be divided into four classes: Organo-chlorinated compounds, which are very difficult to hydrolyse; the most common are: D.D.T., lindane, HCH, dieldrin, aldrin, endrin, chlordane and heptachlor, all of which are used as insecticides ... 11, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
benzene hexachloride: must be specified as mixture. 13, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
BHC; HCH: mixture of isomers. 13, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H6Cl6 14, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
technical hexachlorocyclohexane (t-HCH). 15, record 1, English, - benzene%20hexachloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hexachlorure de benzène
1, record 1, French, hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hexachlorocyclohexane 2, record 1, French, hexachlorocyclohexane
correct, masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, French, HCH
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, French, HCH
- 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane 3, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2Dhexachlorocyclohexane
correct, masculine noun
- HCH 4, record 1, French, HCH
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- HCH 4, record 1, French, HCH
- hexachloro-1,2,3,4,5,6 cyclohexane 5, record 1, French, hexachloro%2D1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%20cyclohexane
masculine noun, obsolete
- hexachlorure de cyclohexane 3, record 1, French, hexachlorure%20de%20cyclohexane
correct, masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, French, HCH
correct, masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, French, HCH
- hexachlorure cyclohexane 6, record 1, French, hexachlorure%20cyclohexane
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné aux huit stéréoisomères de formule C6H6Cl6 [...] 7, record 1, French, - hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut [...] répartir [les pesticides] en quatre classes : les composés organochlorés très difficilement hydrolysables et dont les plus courants sont le D.D.T., le lindane, le HCH, la dieldrine, l'aldrine, l'endrine, le chlordane, l'heptachlore, utilisés comme insecticides; [...] 8, record 1, French, - hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane» (même nom en anglais) ou «hexachlorure de benzène» («benzene hexachloride» en anglais) est connu sous divers numéros CAS. Le numéro 608-73-1 correspond à un mélange de divers isomères. Le numéro 58-89-9 correspond à un isomère pur désigné par le symbole grec «gamma». (Voir aussi cette autre fiche.) 3, record 1, French, - hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
BHC; HCH : mélange d'isomères. 3, record 1, French, - hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H6Cl6 7, record 1, French, - hexachlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hexacloruro de benceno
1, record 1, Spanish, hexacloruro%20de%20benceno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- HCB 1, record 1, Spanish, HCB
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hexaclorociclohexano 2, record 1, Spanish, hexaclorociclohexano
masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, Spanish, HCH
masculine noun
- HCH 3, record 1, Spanish, HCH
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mezcla comercial de isómeros usada como insecticida. Tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hexacloruro%20de%20benceno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Se origina a partir de benceno por exposición con cloro a la luz solar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hexacloruro%20de%20benceno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H6Cl6 4, record 1, Spanish, - hexacloruro%20de%20benceno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- human growth hormone
1, record 2, English, human%20growth%20hormone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HGH 2, record 2, English, HGH
correct
- hGH 3, record 2, English, hGH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 191-amino acid polypeptide hormone secreted by the human adenohypophysis [the anterior pituitary gland]. 2, record 2, English, - human%20growth%20hormone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hormone de croissance humaine
1, record 2, French, hormone%20de%20croissance%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HCH 1, record 2, French, HCH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hormone somatotrope propre à l'espèce humaine. 2, record 2, French, - hormone%20de%20croissance%20humaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
- Bioquímica
- Biología molecular
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormona del crecimiento humano 1, record 2, Spanish, hormona%20del%20crecimiento%20humano
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Health Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hornepayne Community Hospital
1, record 3, English, Hornepayne%20Community%20Hospital
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Hornepayne Community Hospital provides Ambulatory Care Clinics out of the hospital and twenty-four hour emergency/on-call services. We also provide Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound including vascular and Doppler, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Ambulance services. Other services include Dietary, Housekeeping. Laundry, Maintenance, Health Records, Finance, CSR, and Purchasing. 2, record 3, English, - Hornepayne%20Community%20Hospital
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Vision of the Hornepayne Community Hospital is to provide for the community of Hornepayne and surrounding area with quality health care and services while being financially responsible and maintaining a balanced budget. To provide an integrated multifaceted health service within the community. 3, record 3, English, - Hornepayne%20Community%20Hospital
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements de santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Hôpital communautaire de Hornepayne
1, record 3, French, H%C3%B4pital%20communautaire%20de%20Hornepayne
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HCH 2, record 3, French, HCH
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Hôpital communautaire de Hornepayne s'engage à : fournir des soins et des services de santé de qualité à la communauté de Hornepayne et de la région environnante, tout en étant responsable sur le plan financier et en assurant un budget équilibré; fournir des services de santé intégrés et polyvalents au sein de la communauté; favoriser le bien-être et l'adoption de modes de vie sains chez les membres de la communauté, les pensionnaires de l'établissement de soins de longue durée, les patients et les employés de l'hôpital; fournir un large éventail de services, y compris des services générateurs de recettes; assurer l'accès aux soins spécialisés pour les membres de la communauté. 2, record 3, French, - H%C3%B4pital%20communautaire%20de%20Hornepayne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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