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CS2 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carbon disulfide
1, record 1, English, carbon%20disulfide
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carbon disulphide 2, record 1, English, carbon%20disulphide
- carbon bisulphide 3, record 1, English, carbon%20bisulphide
- carbon bisulfide 4, record 1, English, carbon%20bisulfide
- dithiocarbonic anhydride 5, record 1, English, dithiocarbonic%20anhydride
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solvent for rubber and a number or resins, with important uses in the production of viscose rayon and cellophane. 6, record 1, English, - carbon%20disulfide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbon disulphide is among the base chemical products, necessary for the production of: Artificial fibres - (viscose); Tetrachlormethane; Synthetic rubber; Cellophane and other regenerated cellulose products; Agrochemical agents; Other chemical products. ... Characteristics: Carbon disulphide is a clear, colourless or light-yellow liquid. The freshly distilled carbon disulphide has the smell of ether, later turning into a sharp unpleasant smell. 7, record 1, English, - carbon%20disulfide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbon disulfide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 8, record 1, English, - carbon%20disulfide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CS2 9, record 1, English, - carbon%20disulfide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- disulfure de carbone
1, record 1, French, disulfure%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sulfure de carbone 2, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20carbone
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 3, record 1, French, - disulfure%20de%20carbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
disulfure de carbone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 1, French, - disulfure%20de%20carbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CS2 4, record 1, French, - disulfure%20de%20carbone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- disulfuro de carbono
1, record 1, Spanish, disulfuro%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- bisulfuro de carbono 2, record 1, Spanish, bisulfuro%20de%20carbono
masculine noun
- sulfuro de carbono 2, record 1, Spanish, sulfuro%20de%20carbono
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido incoloro o algo amarillo de olor desagradable; soluble en alcohol, benceno y éter; algo soluble en agua. Muy inflamable. Tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - disulfuro%20de%20carbono
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CS2 3, record 1, Spanish, - disulfuro%20de%20carbono
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CS2
1, record 2, English, CS2
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CS2 gas 2, record 2, English, CS2%20gas
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Riot Control Agent, CS2. CS blended with silicone-treated silica aerogel, which causes it to repel water. This treatment improves the physical characteristics of CS by reducing agglomeration and hydrolysis. This form of CS prolongs the effectiveness for both immediate and surface contamination effects. When disturbed, CS2 reaerosolizes to cause respiratory and eye effects. 3, record 2, English, - CS2
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... CS2 is a siliconized, micro-pulverized form of CS. 4, record 2, English, - CS2
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The powder CS is designated CS1 and is much more durable than the aerosol form of the agent. As a further refinement, CS1 is coated with silicone to extend its field persistence up to several weeks; the weatherproofed variety is called CS2. 5, record 2, English, - CS2
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CS gas [is] a gas causing tears, salivation, and painful breathing; [it is] used in civil disturbances. 6, record 2, English, - CS2
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- CS2
1, record 2, French, CS2
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le CS crée des sensations de brûlure oculaire, le larmoiement et irrite la peau et le système respiratoire. Les sensations de brûlure oculaire et cutanée sont similaires à celles provoquées par le CN, et l'irritation du système respiratoire provoque l'éternuement. [...] Le CS est [un gaz] lacrymogène [...] La poudre de CS, appelée CS1, est beaucoup plus durable que l'aérosol. Enrobé de silicone, sa durabilité sur le terrain est prolongée de plusieurs semaines ; la version résistante à l'eau est appelée CS2. 2, record 2, French, - CS2
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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