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MUD ACID [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
- Biochemistry
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carboxymethyl cellulose
1, record 1, English, carboxymethyl%20cellulose
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CMC 2, record 1, English, CMC
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carboxymethylcellulose 3, record 1, English, carboxymethylcellulose
correct
- CMC 4, record 1, English, CMC
correct
- CMC 4, record 1, English, CMC
- carmellose 5, record 1, English, carmellose
correct
- CM-cellulose 6, record 1, English, CM%2Dcellulose
correct
- cellulose gum 7, record 1, English, cellulose%20gum
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A glycolic acid ether of cellulose which appears under the form of a white, odorless, bulky solid, is made by the action of chloroacetic acid and alkali on sulfite wood pulp, is used in pharmacy as a stabilizer, an emulsifier, a thickener, in drilling fluids to combat contamination from anhydrite(gypsum) and to lower the water loss of the mud, in adhesives, in the manufacture of paper, in cosmetics and in confectionery. 8, record 1, English, - carboxymethyl%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Carboxymethyl cellulose bears] substituted carboxymethyl groups which, depending on the molecular weight and the degree of substitution, may comprise a fully soluble polymer or an insoluble polymer or an insoluble weak ion exchanger used for separation of neutral and basic proteins. 9, record 1, English, - carboxymethyl%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a modified cellulose gum (cellulose is also known as plant fiber). In foods, it is used as a stabilizer, thickener, film former, suspending agent and ... applications include ice cream, dressings, pies, sauces and puddings. ... In supplements, it functions as a binder and/or helps tablets disintegrate during digestion. 4, record 1, English, - carboxymethyl%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carboxymethyl cellulose; CMC: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO. 10, record 1, English, - carboxymethyl%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
When in the form of a sodium salt, carboxymethylcellulose is called "sodium carboxymethylcellulose" (q.v.). 8, record 1, English, - carboxymethyl%20cellulose
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CM cellulose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
- Biochimie
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carboxyméthylcellulose
1, record 1, French, carboxym%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CMC 2, record 1, French, CMC
correct, standardized
- C.M.C. 3, record 1, French, C%2EM%2EC%2E
avoid
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carboxyméthyl-cellulose 4, record 1, French, carboxym%C3%A9thyl%2Dcellulose
correct, feminine noun
- CM-cellulose 4, record 1, French, CM%2Dcellulose
correct, feminine noun
- CM cellulose 4, record 1, French, CM%20cellulose
correct, feminine noun
- éther carboxyméthylique de la cellulose 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20carboxym%C3%A9thylique%20de%20la%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
- carmellose 5, record 1, French, carmellose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éther glycolique de la cellulose, préparé en traitant l'alcalinecellulose par le chloroacétate de sodium, utilisé dans la fabrication des adhésifs, des encres et des peintures, comme réactif du fer et comme support en chromatographie d'échanges ioniques, pour la séparation et la purification des protéines. 6, record 1, French, - carboxym%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les protéines peuvent être fractionnées grâce à la chromatographie par échange d'ions. On utilise souvent dans ce but des celluloses modifiées qui sont soit des échangeurs d'anions comme la diéthylaminoéthyl-cellulose (DEAE-cellulose), soit des échangeurs de cations comme la carboxyméthyl-cellulose (CM-cellulose). 7, record 1, French, - carboxym%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carboxyméthylcellulose; CMC : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO. 8, record 1, French, - carboxym%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'elle se présente sous la forme d'un sel de sodium, on la désigne par le nom de «carboxyméthylcellulose sodique». 6, record 1, French, - carboxym%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
- Bioquímica
- Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carboximetilcelulosa
1, record 1, Spanish, carboximetilcelulosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éter del ácido glicólico de la celulosa. 2, record 1, Spanish, - carboximetilcelulosa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polímero semisintético. Polvo soluble en agua, incoloro, inodoro y atóxico. Reacciona con sales de los metales pesados para formar películas insolubles en agua, transparentes, duras e inalterables por materias orgánicas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carboximetilcelulosa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Chemistry
- Oil Drilling
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Carbonox®
1, record 2, English, Carbonox%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A trade name for] an organic humic acid material used for treatment of drilling mud to reduce viscosity and gel strength. 2, record 2, English, - Carbonox%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carbonox®: A tradenark of Halliburton Energy Services Inc. 3, record 2, English, - Carbonox%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Carbonox
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Chimie
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Sondage et forage miniers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Carbonox®
1, record 2, French, Carbonox%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation commerciale d'un acide humique destiné à l'émulsion des boues de forage. 1, record 2, French, - Carbonox%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
c® : Marque de commerce de la société Halliburton Energy Services Inc. 1, record 2, French, - Carbonox%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Halliburton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alginic acid
1, record 3, English, alginic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polysaccharide composed of beta-D-mannuronic acid residues linked so that the carboxyl group of each unit is free, while the aldehyde group is shielded by a glycosidic linkage. It is a linear polymer of the mannuronic acid in the pyranose ring form. 2, record 3, English, - alginic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alginic acid. Uses : Food industry as thickener and emulsifier... ;textile sizing; coatings; waterproofing agent for concrete... ;oil well drilling mud.... 2, record 3, English, - alginic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most of the authors consider «algin» as a synonym for «alginic acid». However, we must keep in mind that alginic acid is purified algin. 3, record 3, English, - alginic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide alginique
1, record 3, French, acide%20alginique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] acide [de poids moléculaire élevé] qui est le constituant essentiel de l'algine. 2, record 3, French, - acide%20alginique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acide alginique provient de la polycondensation de l'acide mannuronique et a une masse moléculaire de 240 000 environ. L'acide et son sel de sodium ont de nombreux usages dans l'emballage, la papeterie, la peinture et les industries alimentaires et textiles. 2, record 3, French, - acide%20alginique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industrias textiles
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido algínico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20alg%C3%ADnico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polisacárido de algas marinas. Sus sales forman disoluciones coloidales utilizadas como espesantes, estabilizantes y emulsificantes. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20alg%C3%ADnico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Oil Drilling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mud acid
1, record 4, English, mud%20acid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mixture of hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids and surfactants, used to effect mud removal from the wellbore. 2, record 4, English, - mud%20acid
Record 4, Key term(s)
- hydrofluoric-hydrochloric acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide à boue
1, record 4, French, acide%20%C3%A0%20boue
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique utilisé pour effectuer le décapage des parois d'un sondage. 2, record 4, French, - acide%20%C3%A0%20boue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour] éliminer le cake formant sur les parois du forage une croûte étanche. [...] On résolve le cake par voie chimique au moyen d'un «acide à boue». Celui-ci est un mélange d'acides chlorhydrique et fluorhydrique (à la rigueur, un fluorate peut remplacer ce dernier). 3, record 4, French, - acide%20%C3%A0%20boue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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