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POLYUREAS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polyurea
1, record 1, English, polyurea
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
polyureas : Polymers produced by the reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with primary or secondary diamines. 1, record 1, English, - polyurea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polyureas are mostly used for producing fibres. 1, record 1, English, - polyurea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polyurea : The plural form of this term(polyureas) and the plural definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). 2, record 1, English, - polyurea
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polyureas
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polyurée
1, record 1, French, polyur%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
polyurées : Polymères produits par la réaction d’isocyanates polyfonctionnels avec des diamines primaires ou secondaires. 1, record 1, French, - polyur%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les polyurées sont principalement utilisées pour la production de fibres. 1, record 1, French, - polyur%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polyurée : Le terme au pluriel (polyurées) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - polyur%C3%A9e
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polyurées
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliurea
1, record 1, Spanish, poliurea
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
poliureas: Polímeros producidos por la reacción de isocianatos polifuncionales con diaminas primarias y secundarias. 1, record 1, Spanish, - poliurea
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- isocyanate polymer
1, record 2, English, isocyanate%20polymer
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some countries, "isocyanate plastic" designates polymers made by the reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with other compounds. 1, record 2, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In other countries, these products are called "polyurethanes" and "polyureas. " 1, record 2, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The reaction of isocyanates with hydroxyl-containing compounds produces polyurethanes having the urethane group –NH–CO–O–. The reaction of isocyanates with amino-containing compounds produces polyureashaving the urea group –NH–CO–NH–. 1, record 2, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
isocyanate polymer: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polymère isocyanate
1, record 2, French, polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains pays, le terme «plastique isocyanate» désigne des polymères préparés par réaction d’isocyanates polyfonctionnels avec d’autres produits chimiques. 1, record 2, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Dans d'autres pays, les termes] «polyuréthannes» et «polyurées» [désignent] ces plastiques [...] 1, record 2, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes hydroxyles fournit des polyuréthannes possédant le groupe uréthanne –NH–CO–O–. La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes aminés fournit des polyurées possédant le groupe urée –NH–CO–NH–. 1, record 2, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
polymère isocyanate : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Materiales plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- polímero isocianato
1, record 2, Spanish, pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prepolímero de masa molecular relativamente baja, empleada para la producción de polímeros poliuretanicos (la mayoría termoestables), es decir plásticos celulares y artículos de resina de fundición. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En algunos países, los plásticos designados como isocianatos son elaborados mediante reacciones de isocianatos polifuncionales con otros compuestos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acid chloride
1, record 3, English, acid%20chloride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acid Chloride or Anhydride. Either of these species can be reacted with a glycol or an amine to give a polymer.... the reaction of an acid chloride with a diamine is a valuable means of preparing polyamides.... an aqueous phase containing the diamine or glycol and an acid acceptor is layered at room temperature over an organic phase containing the acid chloride. The polymer formed at the interface can be pulled off as a continuous film or filament. The method has been applied to the formation of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyureas, polysulfonamides, and polyphenyl esters. It is particularly useful for preparing polymers.... 2, record 3, English, - acid%20chloride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlorure d'acide
1, record 3, French, chlorure%20d%27acide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Synthèse d'un nylon : Il s'agit d'une polycondensation entre un diacide et une diamine, on obtient un polyamide appelé nylon. Par exemple on peut utiliser l'acide hexanedioïque 1,6 (acide adipique) et l'hexanediamine 1,6 (hexaméthylène diamine). En pratique on utilise plutôt le chlorure d'acide pour avoir une réaction totale. 1, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27acide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le chlorure d'acide est utilisé dans la fabrication de certaines fibres chimiques. 2, record 3, French, - chlorure%20d%27acide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isocyanate plastic
1, record 4, English, isocyanate%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic based on polymers made by the reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with other compounds. 2, record 4, English, - isocyanate%20plastic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reaction of isocyanates with hydroxyl-containing compounds produces polyurethanes having the urethane group-NH-CO-O-. Reaction of isocyanates with amino-containing compounds produces polyureas having the urea group-NH-CO-NH-. 2, record 4, English, - isocyanate%20plastic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isocyanate plastic: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - isocyanate%20plastic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plastique isocyanate
1, record 4, French, plastique%20isocyanate
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique à base de polymères produits par réaction d'isocyanates polyfonctionnels avec d'autres composés. 2, record 4, French, - plastique%20isocyanate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes hydroxyles fournit des polyuréthannes possédant le groupe uréthanne -NH-CO-O-. La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes aminés fournit des polyurées possédant le groupe urée -NH-CO-NH-. 2, record 4, French, - plastique%20isocyanate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plastique isocyanate : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - plastique%20isocyanate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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