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ANTISKINNING AGENT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

A liquid antioxidant used in paints and varnishes to inhibit formation of an oxidized film on the exposed surface in cans, pails, or other open containers.

CONT

Antiskinning agent: To reduce a paint's tendency to skin over, guaiacol (nonvolatile), dipentene (volatile), or other antioxidants are often added.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Adjuvant susceptible de retarder ou d'empêcher, dans des récipients complètement remplis ou non, la formation de peau à la surface des produits. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

DEF

Agent incorporé aux peintures et aux colles pour éviter ou ralentir la formation d'une peau de surface, au contact de l'air dans les récipients, ou pendant un stockage prolongé.

OBS

agent antipeau : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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