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GLYCOL ALCOHOL [19 records]

Record 1 2024-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
  • Interior Decorations
CONT

Double immersion stabilization... is the most common technique for [preserving] flowers... This technique involves immersion in two steps. The first bath consists of immersing the flower for 24 hours in a pure alcohol solution... The second bath consists of alcohol, propylene glycol, glycerine and food colouring.

Key term(s)
  • double immersion stabilisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Floriculture
  • Décoration intérieure

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCHO
formula, see observation
78-84-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a transparent, highly refractive, colourless liquid with a pungent odour, is soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water, and is used as an intermediate for rubber antioxidants and accelerators, for neopentyl glycol, in the synthesis of amino acids, cellulose esters, flavors, etc.

OBS

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

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: NCI-C60968; UN 2045.

OBS

alpha: The word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H8O or (CH3)2CHCHO

Key term(s)
  • a-methylpropionaldehyde

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCHO
formula, see observation
78-84-2
CAS number
OBS

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

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H8O ou (CH3)2CHCHO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCHO
formula, see observation
78-84-2
CAS number
OBS

Líquido refrigerante, transparente e incoloro. Soluble en alcohol e insoluble en agua. Muy inflamable, tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H8O o (CH3)2CHCHO

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Record 3 2012-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

An oily liquid terpenoid ketone ... having a characteristic odor of caraway, found in many essential oils (as caraway, dill, or spearmint), and used as a flavoring agent and perfume.

OBS

Carvone is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, propylene glycol, and mineral oils but insoluble in glycerol and water.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H14O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

Substance terpénique extraite de diverses huiles essentielles, épaisse et jaunâtre, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme, utilisée pour parfumer les liqueurs, la gomme à mâcher, les savons.

OBS

Formule chimique: C10H14O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

Líquido incoloro, insoluble en alcohol, propilenglicol, aceites minerales, éter y cloroformo; insoluble en agua y glicerina. Combustible. Poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H14O

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Record 4 2012-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16
formula, see observation
586-62-9
CAS number
DEF

Water-white to pale amber liquid; insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, glycol.... Use : Solvent for resins, essential oils....

CONT

Terpinolene ... [is a] synthetic citrus and fruit flavoring agent for food, beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16
formula, see observation
586-62-9
CAS number
DEF

Hydrocarbure terpénique cyclique liquide présent dans certaines essences végétales, obtenu par l'action de l'acide sulfurique sur la terpine, le pinène, l'eucalyptol.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H16
formula, see observation
586-62-9
CAS number
DEF

Líquido de color blanco acuoso a ámbar, insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol, éter y glicol. Toxicidad desconocida. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H16

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Record 5 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
DEF

A clear, colorless, oily liquid, with an odor of bergamot, soluble in alcohol, ether, diethyl phthalate, benzyl benzoate, mineral oil, fixed oils and alcohol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water, glycerol, derived by the action of acetic anhydride on linalool in presence of sulfuric acid or obtained from bergamot and other oils, used in perfumery, as a flavoring agent, and as a substitute for petitgrain oil.

OBS

Linalyl acetate [is a] synthetic flavoring that occurs naturally in basil, jasmine oil, lavandin oil, lavender oil, lemon oil [and that is] used in blueberry, chocolate, lemon, lime, orange, cola, grape, peach, cardamom ... and meat flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, meats ...

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H20O2 or C10H17C2H3O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
DEF

Ester acétique du linalol se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur de bergamote, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en parfumerie, en savonnerie et comme additif alimentaire.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H20O2 ou C10H17C2H3O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C12H20O2 o C10H17C2H3O2

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Record 6 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C8H9NO2
formula, see observation
134-20-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of crystals or of a pale-yellow liquid with bluish fluorescence, with a grape-type odor, which is soluble in 5 volumes or more of 60% alcohol, is soluble in fixed oils, propylene glycol and volatile oils, is slightly soluble in water and mineral oil, is insoluble in glycerol, occurs naturally in many flower oils and in grapes, and is used as a flavouring agent(beverages, ice cream, candy) and in perfumes(cosmetics and pomades).

OBS

methyl 2-aminobenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H9NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H9NO2
formula, see observation
134-20-3
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores ou d'un liquide jaune pâle, à fluorescence bleuâtre, soluble dans l'alcool et les huiles, qui se rencontre à l'état naturel dans certaines essences de fleurs, et qui est utilisé comme aromatisant pour les bonbons et les boissons.

OBS

2-aminobenzoate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H9NO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H9NO2
formula, see observation
134-20-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C8H9NO2

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Record 7 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
LiBr
formula, see observation
BrLi
formula, see observation
7550-35-8
CAS number
DEF

An inorganic compound which appears under the form of white, cubic, deliquescent crystals or as a white to pinkish-white granular powder, is odourless, has a sharp bitter taste, is very soluble in water, alcohol and ether, is slightly soluble in pyridine, is soluble in methanol, acetone and glycol, is derived by reaction of hydrobromic acid with lithium carbonate, and is used in pharmaceuticals, in medicine(as a sedative), in air-conditioning systems(as a humectant), in batteries, as a drying agent and as a low-temperature heat-exchanger.

OBS

Chemical formula: LiBr or BrLi

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Machines frigorifiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
LiBr
formula, see observation
BrLi
formula, see observation
7550-35-8
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique utilisé dans l'industrie pharmaceutique et comme humectant dans les systèmes de conditionnement de l'air.

OBS

Formule chimique : LiBr ou BrLi

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Máquinas frigoríficas
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
LiBr
formula, see observation
BrLi
formula, see observation
7550-35-8
CAS number
OBS

Polvo cristalino delicuescente, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: LiBr o BrLi

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Record 8 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
CONT

Examples of lipid matrices which can be used... are glycerides(mono-, di-or triglycerides : stearin, palmitin, laurin, myristin, hydrogenated castor or cottonseed oils, precirol and the like), fatty acids and alcohols(stearic acid, palmitic acid, lauric acid; stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohols, and the like), fatty acid esters(monostearates of propylene glycol and of sucrose, sucrose distearate and the like) and waxes(white wax and the like).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
CONT

Matrices lipidiques. Il s'agit de matrices dont le véhicule est constitué de glycérides, de cires, d'alcools, d'acides gras ou de dérivés lipidiques plus complexes. [...] les matrices lipidiques peuvent subir une érosion enzymatiques due à l'action des lipases, plus ou moins prononcée selon la nature de l'excipient.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé.

CONT

La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible.

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

A non-ionic acetylenic glycol-based surfactant.

CONT

Project Title : The Effect of Modifiers on the Stability of a Vinyl Acetate/Ethylene(VAE) Copolymer Emulsion Adhesive.... Project Summary :... The modifiers selected for testing were plasticizers dibutyl phthalate, ditridecyl phthalate, and polyethylene glycol dibenzoate; solvents toluene, methanol and diacetone alcohol; wetting agents anionic di-(2-ethylhexyl) sulphosuccinate and non-ionic acetylenic glycol;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 11 2006-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 12 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
CONT

nous [...] sommes restés dans l'idée d'utiliser un diluant réactif difonctionnel qui jouera le rôle de plastifiant interne. Ce diluant, par sa présence, diminuera la viscosité du mélange fondu et augmentera son temps de gel.

Spanish

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Record 13 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé.

OBS

La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible.

Spanish

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Record 14 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

CONT

It has been reported that the glassy and rubbery modulus of a curing resin is relatively insensitive to the degree of cure of the material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

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Record 15 2003-04-15

English

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

Ingredients [of a facial cream] Deionized water, propylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, stearic acid, mineral oil, cetyl alcohol, oat flour, retinyl palmitate, cholecalciferol, propylparaben, triethanolamine, methylparaben, potassium sorbate, allantoin, imidazoldinyl urea, panthenol, carbomer.

OBS

... a very commonly used cosmetic preservative and very often can cause contact dermatitis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

imidazolidinyl urée : Substance inscrite à l'inventaire européen des ingrédients cosmétiques (INCI).

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Liqui-Tec combustor... The Liqui-Tec is a proven and environmentally safe system for the combustion of flammable liquids. Designed for on-site use, the Liqui-Tec is highly efficient and produces virtually no atmospheric emissions, meeting all international environmental standards... Suitable for : transmission fluids, coolants, cutting oils, lube oils, dyes/inks, solvents, alcohol, glycol, soluble oils.

Key term(s)
  • Liqui-Tec

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
Key term(s)
  • Liqui-Tec

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

"polyoxyethylene alcohols; "polyethylene glycol fatty alcohol ethers".... Compounds with a broad range of properties can be prepared by varying the fatty alcohol(lipophile) used... CFTA-assigned names based on fatty alcohol segment include ceteth(cetyl alc), laureth(lauryl alc), myreth(myristyl alc), oleth(oleyl alc), steareth(stearyl alc), trideth(tridecyl alc). The average number of ethylene oxide units in the polyethylene glycol segment is indicated by an appended number(e. g. ceteth-20).

OBS

Used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, antistats, solubilizers, defoamers, detergents, lubricants in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industrial applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 18 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Fluid obtained by reacting an acid with dihydric alcohol, usually polyethylene or polypropylene glycol. The fluid is not fire resistant and thus usually to be found as an additive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Fluide obtenu par réaction entre un acide et un dialcool habituellement le polyéthylène glycol ou le polypropylène glycol. N'est pas utilisé comme fluide difficilement inflammable.

Spanish

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Record 19 1989-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

Shampoo ingredients.

OBS

CFTA-assigned names based on fatty alcohol segment include ceteth(cetyl alc.), laureth(lauryl alc.).... The average number of ethylene oxide units in the polyethylene glycol segment is indicated by an appended number(e. g. ceteth-20).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Équivalent proposé par Michel Laliberté, chimiste, section Environnement.

Spanish

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