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POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE GLYCOL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visor
1, record 1, English, visor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- window 2, record 1, English, window
correct
- lens 2, record 1, English, lens
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a face shield, made of clear plastic, that protects the face. 3, record 1, English, - visor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are the easiest type of personal protective equipment(PPE) to make. They typically consist of just two parts : a visor that covers the face and which is usually made of plastics such as polycarbonate, propionate, acetate, polyvinyl chloride(PVC), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol(PETG) ;and a method of holding the visor in place, such as a headband or strap. 4, record 1, English, - visor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vizor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visière
1, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un écran facial, faite de plastique transparent, qui protège le visage. 2, record 1, French, - visi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- visera
1, record 1, Spanish, visera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poly(ethylene terephthalate) glycol
1, record 2, English, poly%28ethylene%20terephthalate%29%20glycol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PETG 1, record 2, English, PETG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polyethylene terephthalate glycol 2, record 2, English, polyethylene%20terephthalate%20glycol
correct
- PETG 3, record 2, English, PETG
correct
- PETG 3, record 2, English, PETG
- glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate 4, record 2, English, glycol%2Dmodified%20polyethylene%20terephthalate
correct
- PETG 4, record 2, English, PETG
correct
- PETG 4, record 2, English, PETG
- glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate 5, record 2, English, glycol%20modified%20polyethylene%20terephthalate
correct
- PETG 5, record 2, English, PETG
correct
- PETG 5, record 2, English, PETG
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 2, English, - poly%28ethylene%20terephthalate%29%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 7, record 2, English, - poly%28ethylene%20terephthalate%29%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 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). 1, record 2, English, - poly%28ethylene%20terephthalate%29%20glycol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poly(éthylène téréphtalate) glycol
1, record 2, French, poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29%20glycol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PETG 1, record 2, French, PETG
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polyéthylène téréphtalate glycol 2, record 2, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20glycol
correct, masculine noun
- PETG 2, record 2, French, PETG
correct, masculine noun
- PETG 2, record 2, French, PETG
- polyéthylène téréphtalate modifié par du glycol 1, record 2, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20modifi%C3%A9%20par%20du%20glycol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polyester non cristallin modifié par du glycol. 1, record 2, French, - poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, French, - poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 4, record 2, French, - poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29%20glycol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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