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Record 1 2000-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid, fruity odor ... Derivation: Action of metallic sodium on ethyl acetate with subsequent distillation ... Hazard: Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; irritant to skin and eyes. Use: Organic synthesis; antipyrine, lacquers, dopes, plastics; manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, antimalarials, vitamin B; flavoring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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