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PERSISTENT GAS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-04-27
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
- 1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)sulfanyl]ethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide 2, record 1, English, bis%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfide
correct
- bis(β-chloroethyl)sulfide 3, record 1, English, bis%28%26%23946%3B%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfide
correct
- 1-chloro-2-(β-chloroethylthio)ethane 3, record 1, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%28%26%23946%3B%2Dchloroethylthio%29ethane
correct
- β,β-dichlor-ethyl-sulphide 4, record 1, English, %26%23946%3B%2C%26%23946%3B%2Ddichlor%2Dethyl%2Dsulphide
correct
- dichlorodiethyl sulfide 5, record 1, English, dichlorodiethyl%20sulfide
correct
- 2,2’-dichlorodiethyl sulfide 3, record 1, English, 2%2C2%26rsquo%3B%2Ddichlorodiethyl%20sulfide
correct
- dichloroethyl sulfide 6, record 1, English, dichloroethyl%20sulfide
correct
- β,β’-dichloroethyl sulfide 3, record 1, English, %26%23946%3B%2C%26%23946%3B%26rsquo%3B%2Ddichloroethyl%20sulfide
correct
- 2,2’-dichloroethyl sulphide 4, record 1, English, 2%2C2%26rsquo%3B%2Ddichloroethyl%20sulphide
obsolete
- di-2-chloroethyl sulfide 4, record 1, English, di%2D2%2Dchloroethyl%20sulfide
- mustard gas 7, record 1, English, mustard%20gas
correct
- sulfur mustard 8, record 1, English, sulfur%20mustard
- 1,1’-thiobis(2-chloroethane) 4, record 1, English, 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dthiobis%282%2Dchloroethane%29
correct
- yperite 9, record 1, English, yperite
correct
- S mustard 10, record 1, English, S%20mustard
- sulphur mustard 10, record 1, English, sulphur%20mustard
avoid
- 2,2’-dichloroethyl sulfide 11, record 1, English, 2%2C2%26rsquo%3B%2Ddichloroethyl%20sulfide
- β, β’-dichlorodiethyl sulfide 11, record 1, English, %26%23946%3B%2C%20%26%23946%3B%26rsquo%3B%2Ddichlorodiethyl%20sulfide
- HD 12, record 1, English, HD
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extremely toxic and potentially lethal human-made chemical warfare agent, classified as a vesicant (blister agent) that, in its pure form, is an oily, colourless, odourless liquid. 13, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The impure form of mustard gas is yellow-brown and has an odour resembling mustard plants, garlic or horseradish. Mustard gas is a persistent and carcinogenic chemical compound. Exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion or through direct contact with the skin or eyes. Symptoms do not appear immediately. 13, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)sulfanyl]ethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide; mustard gas; sulphur mustard; S mustard: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 13, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formulas: C4H8Cl2S or (ClCH2CH2)2S 14, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
HD: military designation. 13, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloroethyl%29sulfanyl%5Dethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
- bis(2-chloroethyl) sulphide
- bis(2-chloroethyl)sulphide
- bis(beta-chloroethyl)sulfide
- 1-chloro-2-(beta-chloroethylthio)ethane
- beta,beta-dichlor-ethyl-sulphide
- beta,beta’-dichloroethyl sulfide
- beta, beta’-dichlorodiethyl sulfide
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
- 1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroéthyl)sulfanyl]éthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sulfure de bis(2-chloroéthyle) 2, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20bis%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de bis(bêta-chloroéthyle) 1, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20bis%28b%C3%AAta%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- 1-chloro-2-(bêta-chloroéthylthio)éthane 1, record 1, French, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%28b%C3%AAta%2Dchloro%C3%A9thylthio%29%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de bêta,bêta-dichlor-éthyle 1, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20b%C3%AAta%2Cb%C3%AAta%2Ddichlor%2D%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de dichlorodiéthyle 1, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20dichlorodi%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de 2,2'-dichlorodiéthyle 3, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%202%2C2%27%2Ddichlorodi%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de dichloroéthyle 1, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20dichloro%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de bêta,bêta'-dichloroéthyle 1, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20b%C3%AAta%2Cb%C3%AAta%27%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de 2,2'-dichloroéthyle 4, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%202%2C2%27%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- sulfure de di(2-chloroéthyle) 5, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20di%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyle%29
masculine noun
- gaz moutarde 6, record 1, French, gaz%20moutarde
correct, masculine noun
- moutarde au soufre 7, record 1, French, moutarde%20au%20soufre
feminine noun
- 1,1'-thiobis(2-chloroéthane) 1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%27%2Dthiobis%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thane%29
correct, masculine noun
- ypérite 8, record 1, French, yp%C3%A9rite
correct, feminine noun
- HD 9, record 1, French, HD
see observation, masculine noun
- sulfure de bis(chloro-2 éthyle) 10, record 1, French, sulfure%20de%20bis%28chloro%2D2%20%C3%A9thyle%29
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de guerre chimique de conception humaine extrêmement toxique et potentiellement mortel qui appartient à la catégorie des vésicants et qui, à l'état pur, se présente sous forme de liquide huileux incolore et inodore. 11, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme impure du gaz moutarde est caractérisée par une couleur allant du jaune au brun et son odeur ressemble à celle de la moutarde, de l'ail ou du raifort. Il peut être létal mais sa première fonction est d'être très fortement incapacitant et il peut être dispersé sous forme liquide ou gazeuse. Voies de contamination possibles : contact avec la peau ou les yeux, par inhalation ou par ingestion. 11, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroéthyl)sulfanyl]éthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sulfure de bis(2-chloroéthyle); gaz moutarde; moutarde au soufre; ypérite; sulfure de bis(chloro-2 éthyle) : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 11, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : C4H8Cl2S ou (ClCH2CH2)2S 12, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
HD : désignation militaire. 11, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2D%5B%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29sulfanyl%5D%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sulfure de bis(bêta-chloroéthyle)
- 1-chloro-2-(bêta-chloroéthylthio)éthane
- sulfure de bêta,bêta-dichlor-éthyle
- sulfure de bêta,bêta'-dichloroéthyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas mostaza
1, record 1, Spanish, gas%20mostaza
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sulfuro de diclorodietilo 2, record 1, Spanish, sulfuro%20de%20diclorodietilo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido aceitoso y volátil que es corrosivo para la piel y las mucosas, y ocasiona graves problemas respiratorios. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20mostaza
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Causa cáncer de las vías respiratorias. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20mostaza
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C4H8Cl2S o (ClCH2CH2)2S 3, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20mostaza
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- persistent gas
1, record 2, English, persistent%20gas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mustard gas was a blister agent which burned exposed skin on contact, destroyed lung tissue if inhaled and was a persistent gas that stayed at ground level and seeped into trenches while remaining active for days and even weeks. 1, record 2, English, - persistent%20gas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaz persistant
1, record 2, French, gaz%20persistant
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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