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HYDROCARBON RESIN [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-08-20

English

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

An oil modified, synthetic resin generally made from the combination of poly basic acids(phthalic acid, maleic anhydride), polyhydric alcohols(glycerol, pentaerythritol) and oils(linseed, soya, tung). Alkyds are considered "oil modified polyesters" and are generally diluted with hydrocarbon solvents to make varnishes and alkyd paints.

OBS

alkyd resin: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • alkyd resins

French

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

Résine synthétique résultant de la polycondensation de polyacides (acides gras ou huiles) et de polyols, l'un des constituants étant au moins trifonctionnel. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

CONT

Les résines glycérophtaliques [...] ne peuvent être, sans modification, utilisées dans l'industrie des peintures. Pour cette raison, on prépare des résines glycérophtaliques modifiées aux huiles, dites résines alkydes.

OBS

résine alkyde : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
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Record 2 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petroleum Asphalts
CONT

Uintaite is a naturally occurring asphaltite, glossy black in appearance, solid hydrocarbon resin with a low specific gravity. It occurs in nature in a very pure state, compared to other asphalts, and has softening points ranging from 300° to 450°F(150º-232ºC).

OBS

Gilsonite: a trademark of American Gilsonite Company.

OBS

gilsonite: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bitumes
DEF

Variété d'asphalte originaire de l'Utah.

OBS

Gilsonite : marque de commerce de la société American Gilsonite Company.

OBS

gilsonite : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation.

OBS

gilsonite : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Asfaltos de petróleo
DEF

Variedad de asfalto muy duro que resulta de la oxidación del petróleo; se encuentra en forma de filones y placas.

OBS

Material asfáltico existente únicamente en Utah y Colorado. Uno de los betunes naturales más puros. Combustible. Tóxico e irritante.

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