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Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

An organic compound with two isocyanate groups (-NCO) which is formed by treating diamines (e.g., toluene-2,4-diamine, etc.) with phosgene, which is combustible, and which is used in the production of polyurethane foams and elastomers, in phenol-formaldehyde resins to improve water and alkali resistance and in bonding rubber to rayon or nylon.

Key term(s)
  • di-isocyanate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Composé chimique renfermant deux groupements -NCO, que l'on utilise dans la fixation du caoutchouc sur la rayonne ou le nylon.

Spanish

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