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POLYETHER GLYCOL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 1, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- poly(ethylene glycol) 1, record 1, English, poly%28ethylene%20glycol%29
correct, see observation
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl) 2, record 1, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%2D1%2C%202%2Dethanediyl%29
see observation, obsolete
- ethoxylated 1,2-ethanediol 3, record 1, English, ethoxylated%201%2C2%2Dethanediol
correct
- polyether glycol 4, record 1, English, polyether%20glycol
correct
- polyetherglycol 1, record 1, English, polyetherglycol
- polyethylene glycol 5, record 1, English, polyethylene%20glycol
correct
- PEG 6, record 1, English, PEG
correct
- PEG 6, record 1, English, PEG
- polyoxyethylene 7, record 1, English, polyoxyethylene
correct
- polyoxyethylene ether 3, record 1, English, polyoxyethylene%20ether
correct
- polyethyleneglycol 8, record 1, English, polyethyleneglycol
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a family of condensation polymers of ethylene glycol with a high molecular weight that can be liquid or waxlike in consistency, are soluble in water and in many organic solvents and are used in detergents, in metal and rubber processing as well as additives to foods and animal feed, bases for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, binders, emulsifiers, humectants, laboratory reagents, mold lubricants, ointments, plasticizers, polishes, softeners and solvents. 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyethylene glycol(PEG) and polyethylene oxide are polymers of ethylene oxide. Polyethylene glycol refers to the polymer with molecular weight less than 50, 000, while polyethylene oxide is used for higher molecular weights. Polyethylene glycol is a polyether. 9, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poly(ethylene glycol): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for polymer name. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with "polyglycol." 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
In the chemical formula the subscripted "n" must be italicized. 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 1, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poly(éthylèneglycol) 1, record 1, French, poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-éthanediyl) 1, record 1, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%2D1%2C2%2D%C3%A9thanediyl%29
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,2-éthanediol éthoxylé 1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2D%C3%A9thanediol%20%C3%A9thoxyl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- glycol polyéther 1, record 1, French, glycol%20poly%C3%A9ther
correct, masculine noun
- polyétherglycol 1, record 1, French, poly%C3%A9therglycol
correct, masculine noun
- polyéthylèneglycol 2, record 1, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- PEG 3, record 1, French, PEG
correct, masculine noun
- PEG 3, record 1, French, PEG
- polyoxyéthylène 4, record 1, French, polyoxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- éther de polyoxyéthylène 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20de%20polyoxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- polyéthylène glycol 6, record 1, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
masculine noun
- polyéthylène-glycol 7, record 1, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dglycol
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique de hauts-polymères utilisés comme agents hygroscopiques pour les produits pharmaceutiques, comme solvants, dans la fabrication d'agents tensioactifs, de lubrifiants, de plastifiants et de produits cosmétiques. 8, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poly(éthylèneglycol) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) comme nom de polymère. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 7, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Dans la formule chimique, la lettre «n» en indice s'écrit en italique. 7, record 1, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- macrogol
1, record 1, Spanish, macrogol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PEG 1, record 1, Spanish, PEG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polietilenglicol 2, record 1, Spanish, polietilenglicol
correct, masculine noun
- polietilenoglicol 3, record 1, Spanish, polietilenoglicol
masculine noun
- polioxietileno 4, record 1, Spanish, polioxietileno
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
macrogol: Término recomendado en el Diccionario crítico de dudas inglés-español de medicina, de Fernando A. Navarro. 5, record 1, Spanish, - macrogol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 6, record 1, Spanish, - macrogol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En la fórmula química, la "n" que figura en subíndice debe escribirse en itálica. 5, record 1, Spanish, - macrogol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ethylene oxide residue
1, record 2, English, ethylene%20oxide%20residue
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ETO residue 2, record 2, English, ETO%20residue
correct
- EtO residue 2, record 2, English, EtO%20residue
correct
- ethylene oxyde residue 2, record 2, English, ethylene%20oxyde%20residue
less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyol B--a 4, 000 molecular weight polyether diol containing 40% ethylene oxide residue and 60% propylene oxide residue... prepared by sequentially condensing propylene glycol first with ethylene oxide(initial block) and then with propylene oxide. 3, record 2, English, - ethylene%20oxide%20residue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résidu d'oxyde d'éthylène
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sidu%20d%27oxyde%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- résidu ETO 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sidu%20ETO
correct, masculine noun
- résidu EtO 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sidu%20EtO
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cathéters courts d'hémodialyse. Cathéter (PP) monté sur aiguille trocart. Ailettes rigides. Radiostérilisés (sans résidu d'oxyde d'éthylène). 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sidu%20d%27oxyde%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plats de Pétri [sic : boîtes de Pétri]. [...] Avantages. [...] Élimination des résidus ETO qui donnent des résultats négatifs et qui présentent un risque pour la santé. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sidu%20d%27oxyde%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- three dimensional network
1, record 3, English, three%20dimensional%20network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- three-dimensional network 2, record 3, English, three%2Ddimensional%20network
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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). 3, record 3, English, - three%20dimensional%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau tridimensionnel
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20tridimensionnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polyester glycol
1, record 4, English, polyester%20glycol
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 4, English, - polyester%20glycol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glycol de type polyester
1, record 4, French, glycol%20de%20type%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- glycol polyester 1, record 4, French, glycol%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cross-linked network
1, record 5, English, cross%2Dlinked%20network
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- crosslinked network 2, record 5, English, crosslinked%20network
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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). 3, record 5, English, - cross%2Dlinked%20network
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réseau ponté
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réseau réticulé 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9seau%20r%C3%A9ticul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20pont%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- difunctional reagent
1, record 6, English, difunctional%20reagent
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 6, English, - difunctional%20reagent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réactif difonctionnel
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9actif%20difonctionnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rubbery modulus
1, record 7, English, rubbery%20modulus
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 7, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 7, English, - rubbery%20modulus
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coefficient caoutchoutique
1, record 7, French, coefficient%20caoutchoutique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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