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CROSS-LINKING AGENT [10 records]

Record 1 2014-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
  • Plastics Industry
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Packaging in Plastic
DEF

Having the property of becoming permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured.

CONT

Since the conversion of a linear polymer to a network polymer is often caused by heating with a cross-linking agent such as sulphur, the process is called thermosetting.

CONT

... thermoset moulding compounds.

OBS

Thermosetting resin: ... a resin that will permanently cure a fabric through heat application.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
  • Industrie des plastiques
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Emballages en matières plastiques
DEF

Qui possède la propriété de durcir au-dessus d'une température donnée et de ne pouvoir reprendre sa forme primitive de manière réversible.

CONT

Matières thermodurcissables.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Industria de plásticos
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
  • Embalajes de plástico
DEF

[Dícese de la] capacidad de transformación en un producto esencialmente infundible e insoluble cuando se ha curado por calor o por otros medios como radiación, catálisis, etcétera.

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Record 2 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Synthetic Fabrics
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A white crystalline cyclic amide that yields epsilon-amino-caproic acid on hydrolysis and is used chiefly in making one type of nylon.

CONT

Caprolactam is used in the manufacture of synthetic fibers(especially nylon 6), plastics, bristles, film, coatings, synthetic leather, plasticizers, and paint vehicles, cross-linking agent for polyurethanes, synthesis of amino acid lysine.

OBS

piperidin-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

epsilon: This word must be replaced by the corresponding greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2(CH2)4HCO or C6H11NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Amide cyclique d'un acide aminocaproïque.

CONT

L'e-caprolactame conduit par polymérisation au polyamide-6, le Perlon, comparable au Nylon et utilisé pour fabriquer des textiles synthétiques.

OBS

pipéridin-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

epsilon : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2(CH2)3NHCO ou C6H11NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tejidos sintéticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Monómero que, por polimerización, da policaprolactamo, conocido por el nombre comercial de Perlón, que es una fibra sintética comparable al nylon.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH2(CH2)4HCO o C6H11NO

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Record 3 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH2CHCONH2
formula, see observation
CH2--H-CO-NH2
formula, see observation
79-06-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of colorless, odorless crystals, used in the synthesis of dyes, paper and textile sizes, in soil conditioning agents, in adhesives, paper and textile sizes, for sewage and waste treatment, ore processing, permanent press fabrics, as a cross-linking agent, and in flocculants.

OBS

prop-2-enamide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

acrylamide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, 31 December, 1987).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2CHCONH2 or CH2--H-CO-NH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2CHCONH2
formula, see observation
CH2--H-CO-NH2
formula, see observation
79-06-1
CAS number
DEF

Corps de formule CH2=CH-CO-NH2 correspondant à l'acide acrylique [et utilisé comme] agent de synthèse, pour les adhésifs, les tissus, les polymères et copolymères.

OBS

prop-2-énamide : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acrylamide : 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).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2CHCONH2 ou CH2--H-CO-NH2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH2CHCONH2
formula, see observation
CH2--H-CO-NH2
formula, see observation
79-06-1
CAS number
OBS

Cristales incoloros e inodoros. Soluble en agua, alcohol y acetona. Insoluble en benceno y heptano. Muy tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Fuertemente irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH2CHCONH2

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Record 4 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, oily liquid which is derived from acetylene and formaldehyde by high-pressure synthesis, which is toxic by ingestion, and which is used as a solvent, a humectant, an intermediate for plasticizers or pharmaceuticals, a cross-linking agent in polyurethane elastomers and in the manufacture of tetrahydrofuran and terephthalate plastics.

OBS

butane-1,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
OBS

butane-1,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

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Record 5 2011-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Rubber
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3
formula, see observation
DEF

[A] cross-linking agent for polyester [used as a] monomer for polymerization.

OBS

triallyl 2-acetoxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

acetyl triallyl citrate: improper commercial name.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Caoutchouc
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3
formula, see observation
OBS

2-acétoxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate de triallyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

citrate acétotriallylique : nom commercial impropre.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Caucho
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química : CH3COOC3H4(COOCH2CH:CH2)3

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Record 6 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2
formula, see observation
DEF

[A] cross-linking agent for cellulosic lacquers.

OBS

Chemical formula: TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química : TiO[OC(CH3):CHCOCH3]2

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Record 7 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Rubber
Universal entry(ies)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Properties : Colorless to light-yellow liquid... Derivation : Reaction of titanium tetrachloride with butanol. Use : Ester exchange reactions; heat-resistant paints(up to 500C) ;improving adhesion of paints, rubber, and plastics to metal surfaces; cross-linking agent; condensation catalyst.

OBS

Chemical formula : Ti(OC4H9)4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : Ti(OC4H9)4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : Ti(OC4H9)4

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Record 8 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A type of durable press finish in which the finish is applied to the fabric and set or cured through the use of heat by the mill, prior to shipment of the fabric to be made into garments.

OBS

In the pre-cure process... after the usual paddry-cure after wash technique, the garment is manufactured from the crease resistant fabric. The creases are then heat-processed after local application of a small amount of cross-linking agent, together with an acidic solution and an acidic catalyst.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Traitement en une seule étape (par opposition à la post-polymérisation), en vue du pressage permanent.

OBS

Le fabricant du tissu applique l'apprêt et le fait sécher lui-même à la chaleur.

Spanish

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Record 9 1999-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A liquid(at room temperature) with a sharp, pungent odor; miscible with ether, acetone, and benzene; used to make polyurethane foams and other elastomers, and also as a protein cross-linking agent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Liquide incolore ou jaune pâle d'odeur désagréable, peu corrosif. [...] Usages : Polyuréthanes (résines, mousses, élastomères).

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
OBS

Liquid cross-linking agent is injected during the injection moulding phase.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

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