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POLYETHYLENE WAX [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- synthetic wax
1, record 1, English, synthetic%20wax
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wax 2, record 1, English, wax
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A range of low-temperature-melting, low-molecular-mass solid aliphatic hydrocarbons. 2, record 1, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Waxes are commonly used in hot-melt adhesives, mainly to lower cost and reduce viscosity. Properties affected by the waxes are blocking characteristics, softening point, bonding range and cohesive strength. Waxes are obtained as a by-product of either oil refining or polyethylene production. The waxes mainly used are paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax. 2, record 1, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wax: a generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context focuses on synthetic wax. 3, record 1, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wax: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cire synthétique
1, record 1, French, cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cire 2, record 1, French, cire
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gamme d'hydrocarbures aliphatiques solides de faible masse moléculaire, ayant une plage de fusion à basse température. 2, record 1, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cires sont couramment utilisées dans les adhésifs thermofusibles, principalement pour réduire le coût et la viscosité. Les propriétés affectées par les cires sont les caractéristiques de blocage, le point de ramollissement, la plage de collage et la force de cohésion. Les cires sont obtenues en tant que sous-produit de raffinage du pétrole ou de production du polyéthylène. Les principales cires utilisées sont la paraffine et la cire microcristalline. 2, record 1, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cire : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur la cire synthétique. 3, record 1, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polyethylene wax
1, record 2, English, polyethylene%20wax
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cire de polyéthylène
1, record 2, French, cire%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lipides utilisés dans les enrobages sont généralement incorporés sous forme de cires ou d'huiles. Le carnauba, le candelilla et les cires de son de riz sont des cires naturelles de plantes; la cire d'abeille est aussi un produit naturel; la paraffine et la cire de polyéthylène sont des produits dérivés du pétrole. 2, record 2, French, - cire%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cire de polyéthylène oxydée E914 : [Produit] utilisé comme agent d'enrobage pour traiter les agrumes, légumes, fruits. 3, record 2, French, - cire%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waxed turnip
1, record 3, English, waxed%20turnip
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Storage temperature in cold storage should remain between 0 and 1. 5°C with a relative humidity of 90-95%. Polyethylene vented bags are often used to seal in freshness. Waxing of turnips is not recommended for extending the storage period. Paraffin wax that is normally used to improve appearance and retain moisture may cause injury from internal breakdown. 1, record 3, English, - waxed%20turnip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rutabaga paraffiné
1, record 3, French, rutabaga%20paraffin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marques sur les emballages. Le nom et l'adresse. La catégorie et le calibre. Le calibre doit être placé tout près du nom de la catégorie. Exemple : «Canada No. 1 Petits», ou «Canada No. 1,4 à 6 pouces»). Le poids net - si les rutabagas sont dans un contenant autre qu'une mesure de capacité (boisseau, demi-boisseau, etc.) Peut être marqué «paraffiné» si les rutabagas propres et secs ont été plongés dans une solution de paraffine. 1, record 3, French, - rutabaga%20paraffin%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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