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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mercury(II) chloride
1, record 1, English, mercury%28II%29%20chloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dichloromercury 1, record 1, English, dichloromercury
correct
- mercury dichloride 2, record 1, English, mercury%20dichloride
correct
- corrosive mercury chloride 3, record 1, English, corrosive%20mercury%20chloride
former designation, correct
- mercuric chloride 4, record 1, English, mercuric%20chloride
former designation, correct
- MC 1, record 1, English, MC
see observation
- MC 1, record 1, English, MC
- mercury perchloride 1, record 1, English, mercury%20perchloride
former designation, correct
- mercuric bichloride 1, record 1, English, mercuric%20bichloride
former designation, correct
- mercury bichloride 5, record 1, English, mercury%20bichloride
former designation, correct
- bichloride of mercury 1, record 1, English, bichloride%20of%20mercury
former designation, avoid
- chlore alkali mercury 1, record 1, English, chlore%20alkali%20mercury
avoid
- 7487-94-7 6, record 1, English, 7487%2D94%2D7
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compoundwhich appears under the form of white crystals or powder and is used in the manufacture of calomel and other mercury compounds, in organic synthesis, metallurgy, tanning, textile printing, dry batteries, photography, embalming fluids, process engraving and lithography, as a disinfectant, an analytical reagent, a catalyst for vinyl chloride, a sterilant for seed potatoes, a fungicide, an insecticide and as a wood preservative. 7, record 1, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Calochlor; Emisan 6; Fungchex; NCI-C60173; TL 898; UN 1624. 8, record 1, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mercuric chloride: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 2, record 1, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
MC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 2, record 1, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: Cl2Hg or HgCl2 7, record 1, English, - mercury%28II%29%20chloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de mercure(II)
1, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dichlorure de mercure 1, record 1, French, dichlorure%20de%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure mercurique 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20mercurique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- bichlorure de mercure 3, record 1, French, bichlorure%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- mercure sublimé corrosif 1, record 1, French, mercure%20sublim%C3%A9%20corrosif
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 7487-94-7 4, record 1, French, 7487%2D94%2D7
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorure mercurique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 5, record 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Cl2Hg] ou HgCl2 5, record 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20mercure%28II%29
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
- cloruro mercúrico
1, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20merc%C3%BArico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloruros de mercurio Hg2Cl2, HgCl2. El cloruro mercurioso Hg2Cl2 o calomelano, es un sólido blanco, insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Se descompone por la luz y el calor en HgCl2 y H. Los agentes alcalinos, como el bicarbonato, aumentan su toxicidad, al transformarlo en HgCl2. El cloruro mercúrico HgCl2 es corrosivo, fácilmente soluble en agua (mejor en fría), alcohol, éter y glicerina. El cloruro sódico aumenta su solubilidad en agua. Reductores como el SO2 o el ácido fosforoso, lo reducen a calomelano. El sublimado de HgCl2 es cáustico e irritante de las mucosas, por formación de albuminatos solubles. Los polvos de HgCl2 pueden perforar la córnea por este motivo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20merc%C3%BArico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dimercury dichloride
1, record 2, English, dimercury%20dichloride
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mercury monochloride 2, record 2, English, mercury%20monochloride
correct
- Calogreen 1, record 2, English, Calogreen
correct, trademark
- calomel 3, record 2, English, calomel
former designation, correct
- Calotab 1, record 2, English, Calotab
correct, trademark
- Cyclosan 1, record 2, English, Cyclosan
correct, trademark
- mercurous chloride 4, record 2, English, mercurous%20chloride
former designation, correct
- mercury protochloride 2, record 2, English, mercury%20protochloride
former designation, correct
- mercury subchloride 1, record 2, English, mercury%20subchloride
former designation, correct
- mild mercury chloride 2, record 2, English, mild%20mercury%20chloride
former designation, correct
- dimercury(I) chloride 5, record 2, English, dimercury%28I%29%20chloride
former designation, correct
- 10112-91-1 1, record 2, English, 10112%2D91%2D1
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: White, rhombic crystals or crystalline powder. Odorless, stable in air, but darkens on exposure to light. ... Uses: Fungicide; electrodes; pharmaceuticals; pyrotechnics; ceramic painting; maggot control in agriculture. 6, record 2, English, - dimercury%20dichloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Hg2Cl2 or Cl2Hg2 7, record 2, English, - dimercury%20dichloride
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dichlorure de dimercure
1, record 2, French, dichlorure%20de%20dimercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aquila alba 2, record 2, French, aquila%20alba
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- calomel 2, record 2, French, calomel
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure mercureux 3, record 2, French, chlorure%20mercureux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- draco mitigatus 2, record 2, French, draco%20mitigatus
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- manna metallorum 2, record 2, French, manna%20metallorum
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- mercure doux 2, record 2, French, mercure%20doux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- précipité blanc 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9%20blanc
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- protochlorure de mercure 2, record 2, French, protochlorure%20de%20mercure
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- sublimé doux 2, record 2, French, sublim%C3%A9%20doux
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de dimercure(I) 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20dimercure%28I%29
former designation, correct
- chlorure de mercure I 2, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20mercure%20I
former designation, correct
- 10112-91-1 4, record 2, French, 10112%2D91%2D1
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Hg2Cl2 ou Cl2Hg2 5, record 2, French, - dichlorure%20de%20dimercure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro mercurioso
1, record 2, Spanish, cloruro%20mercurioso
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- calomel 2, record 2, Spanish, calomel
masculine noun
- calomelano 3, record 2, Spanish, calomelano
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloruros de mercurio Hg2Cl2, HgCl2. El cloruro mercurioso Hg2Cl2 o calomelano, es un sólido blanco, insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Se descompone por la luz y el calor en HgCl2 y H. Los agentes alcalinos, como el bicarbonato, aumentan su toxicidad, al transformarlo en HgCl2. El cloruro mercúrico HgCl2 es corrosivo, fácilmente soluble en agua (mejor en fría), alcohol, éter y glicerina. El cloruro sódico aumenta su solubilidad en agua. Reductores como el SO2 o el ácido fosforoso, lo reducen a calomelano. El sublimado de HgCl2 es cáustico e irritante de las mucosas, por formación de albuminatos solubles. Los polvos de HgCl2 pueden perforar la córnea por este motivo. 4, record 2, Spanish, - cloruro%20mercurioso
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino blanco, insoluble en agua. Tóxico. Fungicida. 5, record 2, Spanish, - cloruro%20mercurioso
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Metals Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sublimate
1, record 3, English, sublimate
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid that has been deposited by a gas or vapor ... 2, record 3, English, - sublimate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Mines métalliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sublimé
1, record 3, French, sublim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une partie froide, où pourront se condenser les produits volatilisés. On obtiendra ainsi des auréoles ou enduits, encore appelés sublimés. 2, record 3, French, - sublim%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Minas metálicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sublimado
1, record 3, Spanish, sublimado
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brimstone flour 1, record 4, English, brimstone%20flour
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fleur de soufre
1, record 4, French, fleur%20de%20soufre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- soufre sublimé 1, record 4, French, soufre%20sublim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soufre pulvérulent obtenu par refroidissement brusque de sa vapeur : La fleur de soufre sert au soufrage des injures. 1, record 4, French, - fleur%20de%20soufre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Viticulture
- Winemaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sublimed sulphur
1, record 5, English, sublimed%20sulphur
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sublimated sulfur 2, record 5, English, sublimated%20sulfur
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of sulphur prepared by sublimation. 1, record 5, English, - sublimed%20sulphur
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Viticulture
- Industrie vinicole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- soufre sublimé
1, record 5, French, soufre%20sublim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie de soufre par distillation et utilisé pour les traitements contre l'oïdium de la vigne. 2, record 5, French, - soufre%20sublim%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Viticultura
- Industria vinícola
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- azufre sublimado
1, record 5, Spanish, azufre%20sublimado
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- corrosive sublimate 1, record 6, English, corrosive%20sublimate
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sublimé corrosif
1, record 6, French, sublim%C3%A9%20corrosif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sublimed blue lead 1, record 7, English, sublimed%20blue%20lead
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bleu de plomb sublimé
1, record 7, French, bleu%20de%20plomb%20sublim%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- washed sublimed sulphur 1, record 8, English, washed%20sublimed%20sulphur
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- soufre sublimé lavé
1, record 8, French, soufre%20sublim%C3%A9%20lav%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- from the sublime to the ridiculous 1, record 9, English, from%20the%20sublime%20to%20the%20ridiculous
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- passer du sublime au terre à terre 1, record 9, French, passer%20du%20sublime%20au%20terre%20%C3%A0%20terre
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sublimed blue lead 1, record 10, English, sublimed%20blue%20lead
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- plomb sulfaté et sublimé 1, record 10, French, plomb%20sulfat%C3%A9%20et%20sublim%C3%A9
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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