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CHCL2NO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
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
- phosgene oxime
1, record 1, English, phosgene%20oxime
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dichloroformoxime 2, record 1, English, dichloroformoxime
- CX 3, record 1, English, CX
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical substance that, in its pure form, is a colourless, crystalline solid and has a very disagreeable and penetrating odour. 4, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Phosgene oxime is ... a type of agent called an urticant or nettle agent. This is because on contact with the skin, it produces intense itching and a rash similar to hives ... When inhaled, it causes immediate irritation to the respiratory (breathing) tract. 5, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Several sources list this chemical as a vesicant (blister) agent. 4, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CHCl2NO 4, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
CX: military designation. 4, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this chemical as a potential chemical weapon used by terrorists. 4, record 1, English, - phosgene%20oxime
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
- oxime de phosgène
1, record 1, French, oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CX 2, record 1, French, CX
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui, à l'état pur, se présente sous forme d'un solide incolore cristallin dont l'odeur est désagréable et pénétrante. 3, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'oxime de phosgène (CX) est désormais considérée plus comme un agent irritant cutané que comme un vésicant. [...] Son pouvoir irritant s'exerce au niveau des yeux, des organes respiratoires et de la peau. 4, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon certaines sources consultées, quand la désignation «CX» est précédée d'un article défini ou indéfini, il s'agit presque exclusivement du masculin, soit le CX, même si «oxime de phosgène» prend la marque du féminin. 3, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CHCl2NO 3, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
CX : désignation militaire. 3, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit ce produit chimique sur la liste d'armes chimiques susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes. 3, record 1, French, - oxime%20de%20phosg%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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