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LUBRICATING ADDITIVE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aluminium oleate
1, record 1, English, aluminium%20oleate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aluminum oleate 2, record 1, English, aluminum%20oleate
correct, United States
- oleic acid aluminium salt 3, record 1, English, oleic%20acid%20aluminium%20salt
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- oleic acid aluminum salt 4, record 1, English, oleic%20acid%20aluminum%20salt
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a yellowish-white, viscous mass, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, oil, and turpentine, used in waterproofing, as a drier for paints, as a thickener for lubricating oils, as lacquer for metals, lubricant for plastics, food additive and in medicine. 5, record 1, English, - aluminium%20oleate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 3, record 1, English, - aluminium%20oleate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Al(C18H33O2)3 6, record 1, English, - aluminium%20oleate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oléate d'aluminium
1, record 1, French, ol%C3%A9ate%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trioléate d'aluminium 2, record 1, French, triol%C3%A9ate%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
- élaïnate d'aluminium 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9la%C3%AFnate%20d%27aluminium
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel jaunâtre se présentant sous la forme d'une masse visqueuse, pratiquement insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, le benzène, l'éther, [utilisé entre autres comme] additif alimentaire [et comme] lubrifiant pour plastiques. 4, record 1, French, - ol%C3%A9ate%20d%27aluminium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le Dictionnaire de la chimie de C. Duval (DCHIM, 1978, p. 420), «élaïne» serait un synonyme vieilli de «oléine». 5, record 1, French, - ol%C3%A9ate%20d%27aluminium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
formule chimique : Al(C18H33O2)3 5, record 1, French, - ol%C3%A9ate%20d%27aluminium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oleato alumínico
1, record 1, Spanish, oleato%20alum%C3%ADnico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- oleato de aluminio 2, record 1, Spanish, oleato%20de%20aluminio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Al(C18H33O2)3 3, record 1, Spanish, - oleato%20alum%C3%ADnico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyclohexanone
1, record 2, English, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pimelic ketone 2, record 2, English, pimelic%20ketone
avoid
- ketohexamethylene 2, record 2, English, ketohexamethylene
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to pale yellow liquid with an acetone-and peppermint-like odour, is slightly soluble in water, miscible with most solvents, is derived by passing cyclohexanol over copper with air at 280°F or by oxidation of cyclohexanol with chromic acid or oxide, is toxic via inhalation and skin contact, and which is used in organic synthesis, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, degreasing of metals, in polishes, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in natural and synthetic resins, waxes and fats. 3, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O 3, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyclohexanone
1, record 2, French, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 2, French, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O 3, record 2, French, - cyclohexanone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclohexanona
1, record 2, Spanish, ciclohexanona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H10O 2, record 2, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aluminium dihydroxide palmitate
1, record 3, English, aluminium%20dihydroxide%20palmitate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- aluminum palmitate 2, record 3, English, aluminum%20palmitate
avoid, United States
- aluminum monopalmitate 3, record 3, English, aluminum%20monopalmitate
avoid
- palmitic acid aluminum salt 2, record 3, English, palmitic%20acid%20aluminum%20salt
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a white powder, which melts at 200°C, which is insoluble in alcohol and water, which forms a gel with hydrocarbons, which is combustible, which is derived by heating aluminum hydroxide and palmitic acid and water, the resultant mixture being filtered and dried, and which is used as a food additive, as a lubricant for plastics, a thickening agent in lubricating oils, inks and paints, and for waterproofing leather, paper and textiles. 4, record 3, English, - aluminium%20dihydroxide%20palmitate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 1, record 3, English, - aluminium%20dihydroxide%20palmitate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Al(OH)2(C16H31O2) 5, record 3, English, - aluminium%20dihydroxide%20palmitate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dihydroxyde palmitate d'aluminium
1, record 3, French, dihydroxyde%20palmitate%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- palmitate d'aluminium 2, record 3, French, palmitate%20d%27aluminium
avoid, masculine noun
- cétylate d'aluminium 2, record 3, French, c%C3%A9tylate%20d%27aluminium
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance résineuse jaunâtre, élastique, inodore, se présentant à l'état pur sous forme de poudre blanche, utilisée comme ingrédient entrant dans la composition des vernis, comme épaississeur des huiles minérales lubrifiantes, du pétrole et de la benzine, et comme imperméabilisant du cuir et du papier. 3, record 3, French, - dihydroxyde%20palmitate%20d%27aluminium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Al(OH)2(C16H31O2) 4, record 3, French, - dihydroxyde%20palmitate%20d%27aluminium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lubra-bead 1, record 4, English, lubra%2Dbead
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lubra bead 1, record 4, English, lubra%20bead
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bead-type drilling fluid additive which has lubricating properties. 1, record 4, English, - lubra%2Dbead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Replacing diesel oil with mineral oil and lubra-beads for invert or hydrocarbon muds ... The use of less toxic drilling fluid additives reduces the risks associated with accidental spills and leaks of drilling fluid. 1, record 4, English, - lubra%2Dbead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lubra-beads are probably made of polymer or glass. 1, record 4, English, - lubra%2Dbead
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lubri-bille
1, record 4, French, lubri%2Dbille
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bille lubrifiante 1, record 4, French, bille%20lubrifiante
feminine noun
- bille de verre 1, record 4, French, bille%20de%20verre
feminine noun
- microbille 1, record 4, French, microbille
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif lubrifiant pour fluide de forage qui se présente sous forme de petites billes. 1, record 4, French, - lubri%2Dbille
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information fournie par M. René Amirault, Vice-président au Marketing chez Canadian Crude Separators Inc. (Calgary). 1, record 4, French, - lubri%2Dbille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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