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METHYLCELLULOSE [8 records]

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Record 1 2012-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
CH3Cl
formula, see observation
74-87-3
CAS number
DEF

Monochlorinated halomethane used as a refrigerant, suspected of ozone depletion.

OBS

Uses : Catalyst carrier in low-temperature polymerization(butyl rubber) ;tetramethyl lead; silicones; refrigerant; fluid for thermometric and thermostatic equipment; methylating agent in organic synthesis, such as methylcellulose; extractant and low-temperature solvent; herbicide; topical anesthetic.

OBS

chloromethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) and term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Artic; RCRA waste number U045; UN 1063.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3Cl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3Cl
formula, see observation
74-87-3
CAS number
DEF

Halométhane monochloré utilisé comme frigorigène, comme thérapeutique (pour les anesthésies locales), comme agent de méthylation, comme solvant dans l'industrie de l'électronique, en parfumerie et dans la préparation des matières colorantes, que l'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique et que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur.

OBS

chlorométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) et terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3C1

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3Cl
formula, see observation
74-87-3
CAS number
OBS

Gas incoloro de olor etéreo. Tóxico e inflamable. Narcótico en concentraciones elevadas.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3Cl

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Record 2 2011-08-23

English

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

A chemical product in the form of a white powder which swells in water, producing clear to opalescent, viscous, colloidal solution, and which is used in medicine (suspending agent), in food products as thickening agent, stabilizer and emulsifier.

CONT

Methocel cellulose ether products are available in two basic types :methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Both types of Methocel have the polymeric backbone of cellulose, a natural carbohydrate that contains a basic repeating structure of anhydroglucose units.

OBS

propylene glycol ether of methylcellulose : This term appears under the number 808 in the "Lexique de la chimie alimentaire. "

Key term(s)
  • HPCM

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
OBS

hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose : produit commercialisé par Dow Chemical sous le nom de «Methocel» (voir aussi cette autre fiche).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
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Record 3 2011-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

A trade name for methylcellulose.

OBS

Tylose™: A trademark of SE Tylose Gmbh & Co.

Key term(s)
  • Tylose

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Nom déposé pour divers éthers cellulosiques solubles dans l'eau; liants, épaississants, agents de dispersion, d'émulsion, colloïdes protecteurs; détergents, vernis, cosmétiques.

OBS

TyloseMC : Marque de commerce de la société SE Tylose Gmbh & Co.

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Rubber
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

Calcium carbonate prepared as powder by grinding chalk, limestone, or a synthetic product (as precipitated calcium carbonate) and used as a pigment and extender, in putty, and in rubber compounding and paper coating.

CONT

Whiting chalk.... Pure calcium carbonate for use as a filler and a white pigment. For gouache, casein, gesso, pastels, a filler for many wall paint recipes such as methylcellulose washes, etc. Many recipes call for whiting to be prepared. To do this, place whiting in a bowl or bucket. Cover with water and allow to stand overnight for the powder to absorb water and fatten. Pour off surface water and discard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Caoutchouc
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
CONT

Les blancs de craie, ou sous-carbonates de chaux, sont assez abondants.

OBS

Voir aussi «blanc d'Espagne» et «blanc de Meudon».

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-03-10

English

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

Methyl ether of cellulose available as white powder or granules, soluble in water to form a colloidal suspension [that is used as a] thickener and stabilizer.

CONT

Methocel cellulose ether products are available in two basic types :methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Both types of Methocel have the polymeric backbone of cellulose, a natural carbohydrate that contains a basic repeating structure of anhydroglucose units.

OBS

methylcellulose : term standardized by ISO.

French

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

Éther méthylique de cellulose se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de granules blancs, solubles, formant dans l'eau une dispersion colloïdale. Épaississant et stabilisant.

OBS

méthylcellulose : produit commercialisé par Dow Chemical sous le nom de «Methocel» (voir aussi cette autre fiche).

OBS

méthylcellulose : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
OBS

Polvo fibroso de color blanco grisáceo. Insoluble en alcohol, éter, cloroformo y en agua caliente. Soluble en ácido acético glacial. Combustible. No tóxico.

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Record 6 2004-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
OBS

Methylcellulose is a good example of a cellulose ether.

OBS

cellulose ether: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

éther de cellulose : terme normalisé par l'ISO; la forme «éther de la cellulose» est préférable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 7 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 8 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

Methocel cellulose ether products are available in two basic types :methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Both types of Methocel have the polymeric backbone of cellulose, a natural carbohydrate that contains a basic repeating structure of anhydroglucose units.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
CONT

Ces fourchettes de poids moyen numérique moléculaire correspondent aux deux formes de HPMC (hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose) que l'on trouve dans le commerce, vendues par Dow Chemical Co. (Methocel K4M Premium et Methocel K 15M Premium).

Spanish

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