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POLYESTER GLYCOL [13 records]

Record 1 2016-03-08

English

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

A polyester based on ethylene glycol and 2, 6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid(or one of its esters).

OBS

poly(ethylene naphthalate); PEN: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO.

French

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

Polyester à base d'éthylène glycol et d'acide 2,6-naphthalènedicarboxylique (ou l'un de ses esters).

OBS

poly(éthylène naphtalate); PEN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-03-18

English

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

Mylar : A proprietary name for a polyester which is the condensation product of ethylene glycol and terephtalic acid and is used in the form of films having high strength and heat resistance.

CONT

Mylar ... Non-mouldable plastics in the form of films for use as a substitute for glass; and electrical insulating materials.

OBS

Commercialized by E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

OBS

poly(oxyethane-1,2-diyloxyterephthaloyl): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

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

Mylar : Marque déposée pour une qualité particulière de pellicule de poly(téréphtalate d'éthylène), très résistante et très peu sensible à l'humidité, qui trouve de très importantes applications comme isolant dans la fabrication de bandes magnétiques, de condensateurs, de fils et de câbles électriques, et dans l'électronique.

CONT

L'observation télescopique du Soleil est très dangereuse. Une méthode sûre, efficace et peu onéreuse consiste à disposer un filtre en mylar aluminié à l'entrée de l'instrument. Il évite ainsi toute concentration importante de la lumière. Il s'agit d'une mince pellicule de polyester sur laquelle a été déposée sous vide une couche aluminium.

OBS

Mylar : produit aux USA par Dupont de Nemours; le brevet original [pour le] poly(téréphtalate d'éthylène) est actuellement exploité par ICI, en Angleterre, et porte le nom de Melinex.

OBS

poly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyloxytéréphthaloyl) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

mylar : Consommation et Corporations Canada affirme qu'il est abusif d'employer cette marque de commerce comme terme générique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Tejidos sintéticos
OBS

Nombre registrado por la empresa DuPont, utilizado para designar una película de poliéster que suele estar recubierta con partículas magnetizables y que se utiliza como medio de almacenamiento magnético.

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Record 3 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé.

CONT

La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible.

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 5 2005-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

PETG, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, is a copolyester that is a clear amorphous thermoplastic. PETG sheet has high stiffness, hardness, and toughness as well as good impact strength. Unstressed PETG exhibits good resistance to dilute aqueous solutions of mineral acids, bases, salts, and soaps. PETG also has good resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, and a variety of oils. Halogenated hydrocarbons, low molecular weight ketones, and aromatic hydrocarbons dissolve or swell this plastic. PETG does not contain a UV inhibitor and it is not suggested for use in applications involving continuous long-term outdoor exposure.

CONT

For basic extrusion blow-molding applications, a noncrystalline glycol modified polyester called PETG has been formulated; however, its noncrystalline molecular structure does not permit biaxial orientation.

CONT

Amorphous PETG copolyester must be dried below its glass-transition temperature of 176°F (80°C). It can be injection molded at 420-435°F (216-224°C).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

Polyester non cristallin modifié par du glycol.

CONT

Le PETG ou polyéthylène téréphtalate glycol [...] est un polyester thermoplastique amorphe non cristallin [dont la] mise au point a été motivée par le besoin de disposer d'un polyester transparent extrudable dans les applications de l'emballage. Il a d'excellentes propriétés de brillance, de transparence et d'éclat. Ce matériau ne s'applique pas aux boissons gazeuses.

CONT

Les méthodes d'essais de contenants USP (United States Pharmacopeia) que nous effectuons sur une base régulière [peuvent] être effectués sur les matériaux suivants : PEBD (polyéthylène basse densité/LDPE), PEHD (polyéthylène haute densité/HDPE), PET (polyéthylène téréphtalate), PETG (polyéthylène téréphtalate glycol) et verre.

Spanish

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Record 6 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
CONT

nous [...] sommes restés dans l'idée d'utiliser un diluant réactif difonctionnel qui jouera le rôle de plastifiant interne. Ce diluant, par sa présence, diminuera la viscosité du mélange fondu et augmentera son temps de gel.

Spanish

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Record 7 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

Les adhésifs époxydes sont constitués de : [...] un (ou des) durcisseur(s) ou agent(s) de réticulation qui, par réaction chimique avec les groupements époxydes, permettent la formation du réseau tridimensionnel réticulé.

OBS

La structure des TD (résines thermodurcissables) a la forme d'un réseau tridimensionnel qui se ponte (double liaison de polymérisation) pour durcir en forme de façon définitive, lors d'un échauffement. La transformation est donc irréversible.

Spanish

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Record 8 2005-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

A urethane is formed from the reaction of an isocyanate with an alcohol. In general, polyurethanes are made using a diisocyanate, a low molecular weight diol(thermoplastic) and/or triol(cross-linked), and a polyether glycol or a polyester glycol. If the reagents are difunctional, a non cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane will be formed; if the functionality of at least one of the reagents is greater than two, a cross-linked or three dimensional network will form. Cross-linked polyurethanes exhibit less mechanical creep than non cross-linked polyurethanes. The rubbery modulus of polyurethanes increases as the level of cross-linking is increased. Polyurethanes are diblock copolymers. They consist of hard segments(isocyanate and the chain extender rich areas) that act as physical crosslinks, and soft segments(polyether or polyester glycol rich areas).

CONT

It has been reported that the glassy and rubbery modulus of a curing resin is relatively insensitive to the degree of cure of the material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
DEF

A synthetic polyester fibre... made by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.

CONT

Polyethylene terephthalate is the basis of synthetic fibers such as polyester, dacron, and terylene ...

OBS

Cloth made from terylene its shape after washing and is hard-wearing ... Since 1970 it has been the most widely produced synthetic fibre, often under the generic name polyester.

OBS

Terylene is a trade name of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), Great Britain. This trademark has become a common term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
DEF

[...] fibre [...] synthétique de polyester [...]

CONT

Des fibres synthétiques ou hémi-synthétiques telles le nylon, l'orlon, le térylène, le kevlar, le dacron, l'acrylique ou la rayonne possèdent certaines qualités que l'on ne retrouve pas dans les produits naturels.

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

In the production of polyester from dimethyl terephthalate and ethylene glycol, the process of exchanging ethylene glycol for the methyl groups to obtain bis(hydroxyethyl) terephthalate. The methanol generated in the reaction is removed as it is formed to drive the reaction to completion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingenieria química
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Record 11 2003-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
DEF

higher alcohols: Monohydric alcohols with more than two carbon atoms which occur in small amounts in fermented and distilled liquors.

OBS

Higher alcohols [include] propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, amyl, isoamyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, and decyl alcohols.

CONT

Alcohol’s are important solvents in finishing. If you see a chemical compound with the "ol" as a suffix its an alcohol. You can have a low molecular weight alcohol like methanol (CH3OH) or a high molecular weight alcohol like glycerol (CH2OH·CHOH·CH2OH). What they all have in common is what chemists call a functional group - in this case it’s the OH group - called a hydroxyl group. The number of hydroxyl groups determine whether it’s an alcohol or a polyol (containing more than one hydroxyl groups). The most common ones are what chemists call the lower alcohols.

CONT

The principle use [of ethylene oxide] is in the manufacture of ethylene glycol and higher alcohols which find important applications in automotive antifreeze, explosives, cellophane, polyester resins, synthetic fibers and rubbers, and hydraulic fluids. The higher alcohols such as di-and tri-are used as plasticizers, humectants, lubricants, and solvents.

Key term(s)
  • higher alcohols
  • high alcohols
  • superior alcohols

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Distillerie (Alimentation)
DEF

Expression qui désigne les alcools propyliques, butyliques et amyliques apparaissant dans la fermentation alcoolique.

CONT

Alcools supérieurs. On les nomme ainsi car leur chaîne moléculaire est plus longue que celle de l'éthanol. Dans cette famille on trouve : le propanol, le méthyle 2 propanol 1, le butanol 1 et 2, le méthyle 2 et 3 butanol 1. Bien que produit en faible quantité (500 mg) lors de la fermentation alcoolique, ils contribuent, sous forme libre ou estérifiée, à l'identité et à la complexité des vins.

CONT

Corps résultants de matières azotées. [Ce] sont des alcools supérieurs (nombre d'atomes de carbones supérieur à 2). Composants essentiels de l'arôme secondaire (surtout avec les alcools dont le nombre de carbone est supérieur à 10).

Key term(s)
  • alcools supérieurs
  • alcools de masse moléculaire relative élevée
  • alcool de masse moléculaire élevée
  • alcools de masse moléculaire élevée

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Destilería (Ind. alimentaria)
Key term(s)
  • alcoholes elevados
  • alcoholes superiores
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Record 12 1997-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

For basic extrusion blow-molding applications, a noncrystalline glycol modified polyester called PETG has been formulated; however, its noncrystalline molecular structure does not permit biaxial orientation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

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Record 13 1997-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Industry
CONT

For basic extrusion blow-molding applications, a noncrystalline glycol modified polyester called PETG has been formulated; however, its noncrystalline molecular structure does not permit biaxial orientation.

Key term(s)
  • amorphous molecular structure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie des plastiques
Key term(s)
  • structure moléculaire non cristalline

Spanish

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