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POLISHING COMPOUND [7 records]

Record 1 2018-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Removing Scratches in Auto Body Finish.... After the scratches had been sanded out and the surface rinsed clean, the car was ready to be buffed with rubbing compound. There are two buffing procedures : Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Rubbing compound has a coarser grit than polishing compound, so rubbing compound is applied first.... The rubbing compound leaves an invisible residue, which needs to be either washed off or wiped off immediately with a good quality automotive polishing cloth. DO NOT use paper towels because most paper is too abrasive. All of the excess compound needs to be removed before going on to the polishing step or else the coarser grit particles will get mixed in with the polishing compound.

OBS

polishing compound; buffing compound : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH2OHCOOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O3
formula, see observation
HO-CH2-CO2-H
formula, see observation
79-14-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of colorless, deliquescent crystals, is soluble in water, alcohol and ether, is available commercially as a 70% solution in the form of a light straw-colored liquid whith an odour like burnt sugar, and is used for dyeing and tanning leather, in textile dyeing, in cleaning, polishing, and soldering compounds, in copper pickling, in adhesives, electroplating, breaking of petroleum emulsions, as a chelating agent for iron, in chemical milling and for pH control.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2OHCOOH or C2H4O3 or HO-CH2-CO2-H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2OHCOOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O3
formula, see observation
HO-CH2-CO2-H
formula, see observation
79-14-1
CAS number
OBS

acide hydroxyacétique : 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 : CH2OHCOOH ou C2H4O3 ou HO-CH2-CO2-H

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH2OHCOOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O3
formula, see observation
HO-CH2-CO2-H
formula, see observation
79-14-1
CAS number
OBS

Cristales incoloros, delicuescentes. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Combustible. Moderadamente tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH2OHCOOH o C2H4O3 o HO-CH2-CO2-H

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Record 3 2011-08-26

English

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

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, stable liquid having an ethereal odor which is used as a solvent for cellulosics and for a wide range of organic products, for the industry of lacquers, paints and varnishes, as a wetting and a dispersing agent in textile processing, dye baths, stain and printing compositions, for cleaning and detergent preparations, cements, cosmetics, deodorants, fumigants, emulsions, polishing compositions, as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents and for scintillation counters.

OBS

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

French

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

Excellent dissolvant.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • 1,4-dioxanne
  • dioxane-1,4

Spanish

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

Líquido incoloro; olor débil; estable; miscible con agua y la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos. Muy tóxico por inhalación; es absorbido por la piel. Tolerancia 100 ppm en el aire. Inflamable; riesgo de incendio peligroso.

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Record 4 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
F6HP
formula, see observation
HPF6
formula, see observation
16940-81-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, fuming liquid, is stable in neutral and alkaline solutions, and is used in metal cleaners, electrolytic or chemical polishing agents for the formation of protective coatings for metal surfaces, and as a catalyst.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1782.

OBS

chemical formula: F6HP or HPF6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
F6HP
formula, see observation
HPF6
formula, see observation
16940-81-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : F6HP ou HPF6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
F6HP
formula, see observation
HPF6
formula, see observation
16940-81-1
CAS number
OBS

Líquido fumante incoloro, estable en soluciones alcalinas y neutras. Muy tóxico. Fuerte irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: F6HP o HPF6

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Record 5 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Fe3O4
formula, see observation
1317-61-9
CAS number
DEF

A black magnetic iron oxide found in nature as magnetite, also obtained synthetically(as from iron by heating in steam or from a ferrous salt and an alkali by precipitation and oxidation), and used chiefly as a pigment and a polishing compound but also as a catalyst, in magnetic inks, in metallurgy, in ferrites for the electronic industry and in coatings for magnetic tapes.

OBS

Chemical formula: Fe304

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Fe3O4
formula, see observation
1317-61-9
CAS number
CONT

Composés du fer. [...] L'oxyde magnétique Fe3O4, ou oxyde salin, constitue la pierre d'aimant naturelle; on l'obtient artificiellement par combustion du fer ou par action de la vapeur d'eau. C'est une poudre noire qu'on peut considérer comme une combinaison des deux autres oxydes [ferreux et ferrique].

OBS

oxyde de fer : ce terme désigne chacun des composés du fer avec l'oxygène, comme l'oxyde ferreux (FeO), l'oxyde ferrique (Fe2O3), et l'oxyde ferrosoferrique (Fe3O4).

OBS

Formule chimique : Fe3O4

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Removing Scratches in Auto Body Finish.... After the scratches had been sanded out and the surface rinsed clean, the car was ready to be buffed with rubbing compound. There are two buffing procedures : Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Rubbing compound has a coarser grit than polishing compound, so rubbing compound is applied first.

CONT

Some climates are hard on paint. Try cleaning up a few spots with rubbing compound ...

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

À gros grains.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 7 2003-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Wood Finishing
  • Glass Polishing
  • Surface Treatment of Metals
CONT

German piano finishers and others used this technique for final polishing. Take sulfuric acid and add it to water(1 part to 10 parts water).... Sprinkle Vienna chalk(a nasty feeling and smelling fine grit compound) on the work piece. Pour some of the acid solution into the palm of the hand and rub the solution and chalk onto your workpiece creating a paste, which when dried can be wiped off.

CONT

Cleaning of Optics. This includes the output window and rear mirror. ... Polishing with Vienna chalk. ... Do not use Vienna chalk with coated optics. To use Vienna chalk, lay down some tissues and put about half a teaspoon of the powder on the tissues. Add a few drops of water or alcohol and mix to form a slurry.Place the face to be cleaned on the slurry and polish with a gentle circular motion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Finition du bois
  • Polissage du verre
  • Traitements de surface des métaux
CONT

Dans le finissage des métaux, notre Calcinella [marque de commerce], connue aussi comme «chaux de Vienne», est absolument irremplaçable : elle produit une boue légèrement abrasive et très dense qui garantit l'ablation de toutes imperfections dans le polissage des billes des paliers à roulement.

CONT

Pour les instruments argentés mats ... il faut utiliser de la chaux de Vienne mélangée avec de l'alcool à brûler, en faire une pâte un peu claire.

CONT

Poudres de polissage. [...] Magnésie, oxyde de magnésium carbonisé. [...] Chaux de Vienne.

Spanish

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