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IMPROVING AGENT [6 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Rubber
Universal entry(ies)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Properties : Colorless to light-yellow liquid... Derivation : Reaction of titanium tetrachloride with butanol. Use : Ester exchange reactions; heat-resistant paints(up to 500C) ;improving adhesion of paints, rubber, and plastics to metal surfaces; cross-linking agent; condensation catalyst.

OBS

Chemical formula : Ti(OC4H9)4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : Ti(OC4H9)4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ti(OC4H9)4
formula, see observation
5593-70-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : Ti(OC4H9)4

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Record 2 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies)
NaClO2
formula, see observation
7758-19-2
CAS number
DEF

White crystals or crystalline powder, slightly hygroscopic, soluble in water, mp 180-200C(decomposes)... Use : For improving taste and odor of potable water(as an oxidizing agent) ;bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, edible and inedible oils, shellacs, varnishes, waxes and straw products; oxidizing agent; reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: NaClO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaClO2
formula, see observation
7758-19-2
CAS number
DEF

Poudre ou cristaux blancs solubles dans l'eau et très oxydants. S'emploient pour éclaircir les amidons et les graisses, traiter l'eau potable, blanchir la pâte de bois, les vernis.

OBS

Formule chimique : NaClO2

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Honorary Distinctions (Non-Canadian)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Of the West Virginia University. The prestigious Martin Luther King Achievement Award will be presented to the person in the state of West Virginia who best exemplifies one who is working to fulfill the commitment of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The awardee must be a resident of West Virginia and must have, or be making a substantial contribution in the advancement of such concerns as : civil rights, human rights, humanitarianism, social action and advocacy, civility, improving the human condition, acting as a change agent for an inclusive and equal society for all people, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux non canadiens
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Prix Réussite Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

A calcium salt of citric acid available as a fine white powder, slightly soluble in cold water.

OBS

An improving agent for flour, a buffer for jams and marmalades. Also used in candy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Sel calcique de l'acide citrique, se présentant sous la forme d'une fine poudre blanche, inodore, très peu soluble dans l'eau froide.

OBS

Améliorant des farines, tampon des gelées et marmelades. Également utilisé en confiserie.

OBS

Employé en médecine comme recalcifiant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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Record 5 1993-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
CONT

When applied at moderate temperatures up to 60°C, peroxide is an effective lignin-preserving bleaching agent, improving the brightness of mechanical and chemi-mechanical pulps without significant yield loss....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier

Spanish

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Record 6 1988-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
DEF

an agent added to improve a substance.

CONT

Potassium bromate. The compound is added as an improving agent in bread.

CONT

Potassium bromate is used as a flour improver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Se dit d'un adjuvant qui améliore les propriétés technologiques d'un produit. Terme employé notamment pour les substances qui contribuent à renforcer la valeur boulangère d'une farine.

CONT

améliorant. (...) Les principales marques contiennent du bromate de potassium, du persulphate de potassium et des phosphates de calcium.

Spanish

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