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POLYOXYETHYLENE [16 records]

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Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C2H4O)x·C15H24O
formula, see observation
9016-45-9
CAS number
DEF

Nonionic surfactant mixtures prepared by reacting nonylphenol with ethylene oxide.

CONT

Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE) are high-volume chemicals that have been used for more than forty years as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting and dispersing agents.

OBS

alpha-; omega-: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

OBS

p-: This abbreviation (of para-) must be italicized.

OBS

NPE: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, among which: Agral 90; Antarox BL-344; Arkopal N-090; Carsonon N-9; Chemax NP Series; Conco NI-90; Dowfax 9N; Lissapol NX; Makon; Neutronyx 600; Nonipol NO; Nonoxynol-15; Nonoxynol-18; Nonoxynol-20; Polytergent B; Protachem 630; Renex 600; Rewopol NV-9; Rewpol HV-9; Solar NP; Synperonic NX; Tergitol NP-14; Tergitol NP-27; Tergitol NP-33 (nonionic); Tergitol NP-35; Tergitol NP-40; Tergitol NPX; Tergitol TP-9; Triton N; Triton N-100; Trycol NP-1.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x·C15H24O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C2H4O)x·C15H24O
formula, see observation
9016-45-9
CAS number
OBS

[...] agent tensio-actif.

OBS

alpha-; oméga-: Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

p-: Cette abréviation (de para-) s'écrit en italique.

OBS

ENP : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x·C15H24O

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C2H4O)x.C12H26O
formula, see observation
9002-92-0
CAS number
OBS

alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethoxylated lauryl alcohol: commercial name.

OBS

alpha; omega: These words must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letters.

OBS

Also known under a large number of trade names, among which: Aldosperse L 9; Atlas G-2133; Base LP 12; BL 9; BRIF 23; Chimipal AE 3; Cimagel; Dehydol LS 4; DEPEG; Emal 108; Emulgen 100; Ethal LA-X; Ethosperse LA-4; Lanettes; Laureth; Lauromacrogol; Lipocol L-4; Lubrol PX; Marlipal 1217; Mergital LM 11; Newcol 1203; Nikkol BL; Nissan Nonion K 220; Noigen 160; Noniolite AL 20; Pegnol L 12; Polidocanol; Rokanol L; Romopal LN; Simulol 330 M; Simulsol P 4; Siponic L 3; Slovasol S; Standamul LA 2; Teric 12A; Texofor B 9; Thesat; Thesit; Trycol LAL 12; Value 2205; YX 500.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x.C12H26O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C2H4O)x.C12H26O
formula, see observation
9002-92-0
CAS number
OBS

alpha-dodécyl-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

alcool laurylique éthoxylé : nom commercial.

OBS

alpha; oméga : Ces mots s'écrivent en italique ou doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x.C12H26O

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C2H4O)x·C14H22O
formula, see observation
9036-19-5
CAS number
OBS

Octyl phenol condensed with x moles ethylene oxide; for example: with 3 moles = octylphenol EO (3).

OBS

The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

alpha; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

OBS

tert-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Antarox CA 620; Caswell No. 614; Cemulsol OP 16; Charger E; Emulgen 808; Hyonic PE 260; Igepal CA, Triton; Triton X100.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x·C14H22O

Key term(s)
  • a-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C2H4O)x·C14H22O
formula, see observation
9036-19-5
CAS number
OBS

Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu.

OBS

alpha; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par les lettres grecques correspondantes ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

tert- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x·C14H22O

Key term(s)
  • a-[(1,1,3,3,-tétraméthylbutyl)phényl]-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-éthanediyl)

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
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.

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.

OBS

alpha-; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

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.

OBS

poly(ethylene glycol): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for polymer name.

OBS

Not to be confused with "polyglycol."

OBS

Chemical formula: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

OBS

In the chemical formula the subscripted "n" must be italicized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
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.

OBS

alpha-; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

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.

OBS

poly(éthylèneglycol) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) comme nom de polymère.

OBS

Formule chimique : H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

OBS

Dans la formule chimique, la lettre «n» en indice s'écrit en italique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH
formula
25322-68-3
CAS number
OBS

macrogol: Término recomendado en el Diccionario crítico de dudas inglés-español de medicina, de Fernando A. Navarro.

OBS

Fórmula química: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH

OBS

En la fórmula química, la "n" que figura en subíndice debe escribirse en itálica.

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Record 5 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C16H32O4
formula, see observation
C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH
formula, see observation
141-20-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a practically odorless, edible, light, straw-colored, oily liquid, is derived as a lauric acid ester of diethylene glycol, and is used as an emulsifying agent for oils and hydrocarbon solvents, in emulsions for lubrication, in sizing, in finishing of textiles, in paper and in leather, in fluid emulsions of oils for hand lotions, in hair dressings, in cutting and spraying oils, as a dry-cleaning soap base and as an antifoaming agent.

OBS

2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate: 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. The synonyms are commercial names.

OBS

diglycol laurate: incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16Hsubscript 32]O4 or C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H32O4
formula, see observation
C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH
formula, see observation
141-20-8
CAS number
OBS

dodécanoate de 2-(2-hydroxyéthoxy)éthyle : 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. Les synonymes sont des termes commerciaux.

OBS

laurate du diglycol : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H32O4 ou C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C16H32O4
formula, see observation
C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH
formula, see observation
141-20-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C16H32O4 o C11H23COOC2H4OC2H4OH

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Record 6 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
8036-77-9
CAS number
CONT

Marine diesel cylinder oils containing polyoxyethylene sorbitol lanolin for improved spreadability.... The preferred additives for use in this invention are sold commercially under the trademarked name Atlas G 1441 and G 1471 by Atlas, ICI Americas, Wilmington, Del. 19897.

OBS

Atlas G 1441: A trademark of Atlas Chemical Industries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
8036-77-9
CAS number
OBS

Atlas G 1441 : Marque de commerce de la société Atlas Chemical Industries.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
68441-17-8
CAS number
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.

OBS

poly(ethyleneoxide); PEOX: Term and abbreviation standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
68441-17-8
CAS number
DEF

Polymère de l'oxyde d'éthylène.

OBS

poly(éthylène oxyde); PEOX : Terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polyéthylène oxyde

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
68441-17-8
CAS number
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Record 8 2002-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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Record 9 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 10 2002-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 11 2002-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 12 2001-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 13 2001-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

"polyoxyethylene alcohols; "polyethylene glycol fatty alcohol ethers".... Compounds with a broad range of properties can be prepared by varying the fatty alcohol(lipophile) used... CFTA-assigned names based on fatty alcohol segment include ceteth(cetyl alc), laureth(lauryl alc), myreth(myristyl alc), oleth(oleyl alc), steareth(stearyl alc), trideth(tridecyl alc). The average number of ethylene oxide units in the polyethylene glycol segment is indicated by an appended number(e. g. ceteth-20).

OBS

Used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, antistats, solubilizers, defoamers, detergents, lubricants in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industrial applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 14 1991-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

"polysorbate" :(USAN name for a polyoxyethylene fatty acid ester). One of a group of nonionic surfactants obtained by esterification of sorbitol with one or three molecules of a fatty acid(stearic, lauric, oleic, palmitic) under conditions which cause splitting out of water from the sorbitol, leaving sorbitan.

OBS

Grades : Polysorbate 20(polyoxyethylene(20) sorbitan monolaurate). Polysorbate 60(polyoxyethylene(20) sorbitan monostearate). Polysorbate 80(polyoxyethylene(20) sorbitan monooleate). Polysorbate 65(polyoxyethylene(20) sorbitan tristearate).

OBS

Uses: Surfactant; emulsifying agent; dispersing agents; shortenings and baked goods; pharmaceuticals; flavoring agents; foaming and defoaming agents.

CONT

Polysorbate is also widely used as an emulsifier in cosmetic creams and lotions and as a stabilizer of essential oils in water. All the polysorbates are nontoxic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 15 1991-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Agent tensioactif (pharmacie, cosmétique).

Spanish

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Record 16 1987-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Food Industries
DEF

Substances that retard the staling of baked products, and also soften the crumb, e. g. sucrose stearate, polyoxyethylene monostearate, glyceryl monostearate, stearoyl tartrate.

CONT

In addition to flour improvers and bleaching agents, anti-staling agents are often used in bread-making. In fresh bread the starch molecules are arranged in a completely haphazard and random manner, whereas in stale bread they are arranged in a more orderly way. Anti-staling agents may act by combining with components of starch in such a way to prevent the starch molecules from taking up an orderly arrangement.

Key term(s)
  • antistaling agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Substance utilisée pour éviter le vieillissement des produits boulangers. Les principaux anti-rancissants sont des stéarates (sucrose, polyoxyéthylène, glycéryl), le stéaroyltartrate, etc.

Key term(s)
  • antirancissant

Spanish

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