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FOAM RUBBER LATEX [5 records]

Record 1 2014-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Raw Materials (Rubber)
  • Rubber
  • Textile Industries
DEF

Spongy rubber of fine texture made from latex by foaming (as by whipping) before vulcanization and used especially in mattresses, cushions and upholstery.

CONT

The seat warmer is an indispensable article for all winter sports. Made of air-foam rubber covered with nylon. It assures a remarkable insulation and impermeability...

OBS

rubber sponge : Foamed, flexible rubber, produced by beating air into unvulcanized latex, or by incorporating a gas-producing ingredient (such as sodium bicarbonate) into a strongly masticated rubber stock; used for comfort cushioning, packaging and shock insulation.

OBS

foam rubber; sponge rubber; cellular rubber; latex foam : terms standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization].

Key term(s)
  • foamed rubber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières premières (Caoutchouc)
  • Caoutchouc
  • Industries du textile
DEF

Produit obtenu par vulcanisation du caoutchouc avec adjonction d'air ou de substances dégageant un gaz, spongieux, doux, léger et élastique, il est utilisé dans la confection des rembourrages, matelas, etcetera.

OBS

Si les lacunes qu'il contient communiquent entre elles et sont de dimensions assez grandes, le produit prend le nom d'éponge de caoutchouc, en raison de sa ressemblance avec l'éponge naturelle.

OBS

caoutchouc mousse; caoutchouc cellulaire; mousse de latex: termes normalisés par ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materias primas (Caucho)
  • Caucho
  • Industrias textiles
DEF

Producto industrial de látex o sintético, esponjoso y blando.

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Record 2 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2
formula, see observation
14324-55-1
CAS number
OBS

Properties : White powder... soluble in carbon disulfide, benzene and chloroform; insoluble in water.... Use :Rubber vulcanization accelerator, especially latex foam; heat stabilizer for polyethylene.

OBS

Chemical formula: Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2
formula, see observation
14324-55-1
CAS number
OBS

Le préfixe «N» s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2
formula, see observation
14324-55-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Zn[SC(S)N(C2H5)2]2

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Record 3 1998-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
  • Plastics Industry
DEF

A non-flammable adhesive used for seaming all carpets with high density latex foam or sponge rubber backing. Bonds are strong, permanent, waterproof and resistant to industrial shampoo.

OBS

edge-jointing adhesive: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
  • Industrie des plastiques
OBS

colle pour joints; adhésif pour joints : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
CONT

All weather adhesive. A unique solvent based adhesive especially designed for the permanent outdoor installation of most outdoor carpet including most vinyl sponge, PVC, sponge rubber, high density latex, foam, Duragen, woven and non woven polypropylene backed outdoor carpet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
CONT

Colle pour revêtements extérieurs. Colle unique à base de solvant conçue particulièrement pour la pose permanente de revêtements de vinyle à endos spongieux, chlorure de polyvinyle, caoutchouc spongieux, latex de haute densité, mousse de latex, Duragen, tapis extérieurs avec endos de polypropylène tissé ou non tissé.

OBS

Le terme français n'est pas équivalent à l'anglais mais il constitue une solution de traduction intéressante.

Spanish

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Record 5 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries diverses
OBS

(Polymère, rap. 1960)

Spanish

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