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ACRYLIC COPOLYMER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Textile Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acrylic resin
1, record 1, English, acrylic%20resin
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acrylate resin 2, record 1, English, acrylate%20resin
correct, less frequent, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thermoplastic polymer or copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile. 3, record 1, English, - acrylic%20resin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acrylic resin has many uses, including shatterproof glass substitute, contact lenses, dentures, medical instruments, paints, coatings, etc. 4, record 1, English, - acrylic%20resin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acrylic resin; acrylate resin: designations standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - acrylic%20resin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Industries du textile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résine acrylique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sine%20acrylique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résine acrylique : désignation normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sine%20acrylique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Materiales plásticos
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Industrias textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resina acrílica
1, record 1, Spanish, resina%20acr%C3%ADlica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Crop Protection
- Ship Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- self-polishing copolymer antifouling paint
1, record 2, English, self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- controlled solubility copolymer antifouling paint 2, record 2, English, controlled%20solubility%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
correct
- self-polishing copolymer antifouling 3, record 2, English, self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling
correct
- self-polishing copolymer paint 4, record 2, English, self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20paint
correct
- SPC antifouling 3, record 2, English, SPC%20antifouling
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paints consisting of copolymers designed to be smoothed via erosion of their surface as the vessel moves through the water, continually exposing smooth, fresh paint. 4, record 2, English, - self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Self-polishing copolymer(SPC) antifoulings release biocides via a hydrolysis reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater. This is a chemical reaction and only occurs at the surface of the coating. SPC technology combines controlled polishing rate and optimum biocide release with inherent self-smoothing for hull roughness control and maximum fuel efficiency. 3, record 2, English, - self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Controlled solubility copolymers" or "self-polishing copolymers (SPC)" are modern coatings in which, initially for TBT [tributyltin] paints, the biocide was chemically part of the paint matrix or resin, for example the copolymer tributylin methacrylate. When immersed, hydrolysis caused the copolymer to cleave, or hydrolyse, splitting the copolymer into a TBT (the biocide) and an acrylate (the resin) component. The TBT then released and acted as a biocide, the acrylate dissolved to ablate the paint. TBT-free SPCs have now been developed which use copper, zinc or silyl acrylate copolymers. 5, record 2, English, - self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Observation information obtained from the Head of Environmental Compliance & Biotechnology Maritime Platforms Division at the Australian Government Defence Science & Technology Organisation. 5, record 2, English, - self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer%20antifouling%20paint
Record 2, Key term(s)
- self polishing copolymer antifouling paint
- self polishing copolymer anti-fouling paint
- self polishing copolymer anti-fouling
- self polishing copolymer paint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Protection des végétaux
- Entretien des navires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peinture antisalissures à base de copolymère autopolissant
1, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20copolym%C3%A8re%20autopolissant
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- peinture antisalissures à base de copolymère à solubilité contrôlée 1, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20copolym%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20solubilit%C3%A9%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- peinture antisalissures autopolissante 1, record 2, French, peinture%20antisalissures%20autopolissante
correct, feminine noun
- peinture autopolissante 2, record 2, French, peinture%20autopolissante
correct, feminine noun
- peinture antifouling autopolissante 3, record 2, French, peinture%20antifouling%20autopolissante
feminine noun, France
- antifouling autopolissant 4, record 2, French, antifouling%20autopolissant
masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les peintures autopolissantes développées actuellement sont fabriquées à partir de SPC (self-polishing copolymers). Il s'agit de mélanges de méthylméthacrylate de tributylétain. La lixiviation est provoquée par une réaction d'hydrolyse, le composé greffé sur le liant acrylique se libère lentement par hydrolyse dans l'eau. 3, record 2, French, - peinture%20antisalissures%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20copolym%C3%A8re%20autopolissant
Record 2, Key term(s)
- peinture auto-polissante
- peinture antisalissures à base de copolymère auto-polissant
- peinture antisalissures auto-polissante
- peinture antisalissure à base de copolymère auto-polissant
- peinture antisalissure auto-polissante
- peinture antifouling auto-polissante
- antifouling auto-polissant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Personal Esthetics
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- octylacrylamide/acrylate/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer
1, record 3, English, octylacrylamide%2Facrylate%2Fbutylaminoethyl%20methacrylate%20copolymer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Amphomer® 2, record 3, English, Amphomer%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer. Description : Amphomer is an amphoteric acrylic polymer with outstanding curl retention properties. It is a stiff resin with unparalleled holding power for ultimate control in all temperature and humidity conditions. 2, record 3, English, - octylacrylamide%2Facrylate%2Fbutylaminoethyl%20methacrylate%20copolymer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of cationic system. A fixative that is water soluble if washed within 48 hours after application. Used for stiffness and high gloss in hair sprays. 3, record 3, English, - octylacrylamide%2Facrylate%2Fbutylaminoethyl%20methacrylate%20copolymer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Amphomer®: registered trademark. 2, record 3, English, - octylacrylamide%2Facrylate%2Fbutylaminoethyl%20methacrylate%20copolymer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Amphomer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- copolymère d'octylacrylamide/acrylate/méthacrylate de butylaminoéthyle
1, record 3, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20d%27octylacrylamide%2Facrylate%2Fm%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20butylamino%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Ship Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- self-polishing copolymer
1, record 4, English, self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SPC 1, record 4, English, SPC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SPC : Self-Polishing Copolymer(SPC) antifoulings release biocides via a hydrolysis reaction of an acrylic polymer with seawater. This is a chemical reaction and only occurs at the surface of the coating. SPC technology combines controlled polishing rate and optimum biocide release with inherent self smoothing for hull roughness control and maximum fuel efficiency. Pioneered by International Paint in the early 1970s, the overall contribution of SPC technology to the fuel efficiency of the global fleet has been significant. 1, record 4, English, - self%2Dpolishing%20copolymer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Entretien des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- copolymère autopolissant
1, record 4, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20autopolissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SPC 2, record 4, French, SPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits Shogun 033, Emperor 034 et Platinum 039 de Seajet utilisent tous deux un système perfectionné de copolymères autopolissants (SPC) qui, entre autres avantages, permet une libération minutieusement contrôlée du biocide au contact de l'eau de mer. Le bénéfice de ce procédé est accentué par le mouvement de l'eau sur la coque qui produit une action autopolissante, lissant continuellement la surface et garantissant toujours l'exposition d'une couche nouvelle de biocide à l'environnement. Ce lissage réduit par ailleurs la résistance et permet d'économiser du carburant. 1, record 4, French, - copolym%C3%A8re%20autopolissant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acrylic binder
1, record 5, English, acrylic%20binder
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the first organotin paints, the organotin biocide was freely associated in the binder of soluble matrix and contact leaching paint types but the organotin copolymer provided both the biocide and the acrylic binder for the paint. 1, record 5, English, - acrylic%20binder
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- liant acrylique
1, record 5, French, liant%20acrylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les peintures auto-polissantes développées actuellement sont fabriquées à partir de SPC (self polishing copolymers). Il s'agit de mélanges de méthylméthacrylate de tributylétain. La lixiviation est provoquée par une réaction d'hydrolyse, le composé greffé sur le liant acrylique se libère lentement par hydrolyse dans l'eau. 1, record 5, French, - liant%20acrylique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- acrylic copolymer
1, record 6, English, acrylic%20copolymer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Self-Polishing Copolymer(SPC) : These antifoulings use an acrylic copolymer, which undergoes hydrolysis or ion exchange in seawater to effect biocide release. 2, record 6, English, - acrylic%20copolymer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acrylic: A material composed of various clear, thermoplastic resins obtained from acrylic acid and its derivatives, and from raw natural sources such as petroleum and natural gas. The effect is achieved by the polymerization of the esters of amides in acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. 3, record 6, English, - acrylic%20copolymer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- copolymère acrylique
1, record 6, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20acrylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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