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POLYVINYL ACETATE [29 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2021-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

The part of a face shield, made of clear plastic, that protects the face.

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.

Key term(s)
  • vizor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Partie d'un écran facial, faite de plastique transparent, qui protège le visage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Instrumental médico
  • Protección de las personas
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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Record 2 2016-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

A copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.

OBS

poly(vinyl chloride co vinyl acetate); PVC/PVAC: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polyvinyl chloride co vinyl acetate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Copolymère du chlorure et de l'acétate de vinyle.

OBS

poly(chlorure coacétate de vinyle); PVC/PVAC : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polychlorure coacétate de vinyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales plásticos
DEF

Copolímero de cloruro de vinilo y acetato de vinilo.

OBS

PVC/PVAC, por sus siglas en inglés.

Key term(s)
  • poli(cloruro de vinilo-coacetato de vinilo)
  • policloruro de vinilo-acetato de vinilo
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Record 3 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

A polymer of vinyl acetate.

OBS

poly(vinyl acetate); PVAC: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Polymère de l'acétate de vinyle.

OBS

poly(acétate de vinyle); PVAC : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polyacétate de vinyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
DEF

Polímero de acetato de vinilo.

Key term(s)
  • poliacetato de vinilo
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Record 4 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

A polymer of the hypothetical vinyl alcohol, in practice, it is prepared by the hydrolysis of polyvinyl esters, usually poly(vinyl acetate).

OBS

poly(vinyl alcohol); PVAL: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Polymère de l'alcool vinylique hypothétique, en pratique, il est préparé par hydrolyse d'esters polyvinyliques, d'habitude le poly(acétate de vinyle).

OBS

poly(alcool de vinyle); PVAL : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polyalcool de vinyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
DEF

Polímero del alcohol de vinilo hipotético, en la práctica, se prepara por la hidrólisis de ésteres de polivinilo, usualmente poli(acetato de vinilo).

Key term(s)
  • polialcohol de vinilo
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Record 5 2016-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

A vinyl acetate plastic based on polymers made with vinyl acetate as essentially the sole monomer.

OBS

poly(vinyl acetate) plastic; PVAC plastic: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • polyvinyl acetate plastic

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Plastique acétovinylique à base de polymères produits avec l'acétate de vinyle comme pratiquement le seul monomère.

OBS

plastique poly(acétate de vinyle); plastique PVAC : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • plastique polyacétate de vinyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
DEF

Plástico de acetato de vinilo a base de polímeros producidos con acetato de vinilo prácticamente como el único monómero.

Key term(s)
  • plástico poliacetato de vinilo
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Record 6 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Rubber
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl butyral.

CONT

Wareflex® ... SR-650, dibutoxyethoxyethyl adipate, enhances low temperature cure properties and reduces processing viscosities in elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers.

OBS

bis[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl] hexanedioate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

dibutoxyethoxy ethyl adipate; dibutoxyethoxyethyl adipate: commercial names.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Caoutchouc
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

hexanedioate de bis[2-(2-butoxyéthoxy)éthyle] : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

adipate dibutoxyéthoxy-éthylique : nom commercial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Caucho
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 7 2011-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sculpture
OBS

Filler preparation used mostly in restoration of ceramics and terra cotta. Originally consisted of alvar(i. e. polyvinyl acetate resin), jute and kaolin; at present chopped silicate and synthetic fibres are used in place of jute. Originated in Great Britain; not often used in Canada.

OBS

Information given by the Canadian Conservation Institute, National Museums.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sculpture
OBS

AJK : abréviation pour Alvar, jute et kaolin.

OBS

L'accès depuis vingt ans des matières plastiques au rang de nouveaux matériaux dans la sculpture est dû, parmi d'autres facteurs, à la diversité de la présentation (liquide, pâte, semi-produits) [...]

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Rubber
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(COOC6H11)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a white, granular, non-volatile solid having a mildly aromatic odor, and which is used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, chlorinated rubber, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, and other polymers.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(COOC6H11)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
  • Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(COOC6H11)2
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(COOC6H11)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H4(COOC6H11)2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H4(COOC6H11)2

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Record 9 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Copolymer of vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride. Properties are similar to polyvinyl chloride but flexibility is greater.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 10 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
OBS

A chemical product used as a plasticizer for the following compounds : cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

OBS

dimethylisobutylcarbinyl phthalate: standardized commercial name.

OBS

bis(2,4-dimethylpentan-2-yl) phthalate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
OBS

phtalate de diméthylisobutylcarbinol : nom commercial normalisé.

OBS

phtalate de bis(2,4-diméthylpentan-2-yle) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 11 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3
formula, see observation
C8H16O3
formula, see observation
112-07-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, combustible liquid with a fruity odor, which is soluble in hydrocarbons and organic solvents, is insoluble in water, and is used as a high-boiling solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, epoxy resins, multicolor lacquers and as a film-coalescing aid for polyvinyl acetate latex.

OBS

2-butoxyethyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate: standardized commercial name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3 or C8H16O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3
formula, see observation
C8H16O3
formula, see observation
112-07-2
CAS number
OBS

acétate de 2-butoxyéthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

monobutyléther-acétate de l'éthylèneglycol : nom commercial normalisé.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3 ou C8H16O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3
formula, see observation
C8H16O3
formula, see observation
112-07-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C4H9OCH2CH2OOCCH3 o C8H16O3

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Record 12 2010-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C20H30O6
formula, see observation
117-83-9
CAS number
DEF

[A] plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, and other resins.

OBS

bis(2-butoxyethyl) benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

dibutoxyethyl phthalate; n-butylglycol phthalate; butyl cellosolve phthalate; dibutyl cellosolve phthalate; butyl glycol phthalate: commercial names.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2 or C20H30O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C20H30O6
formula, see observation
117-83-9
CAS number
OBS

benzène 1,2-dicarboxylate de bis(2-butoxyéthyle) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

phtalate dibutoxyéthylique : nom commercial.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2 ou C20H30O6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2
formula, see observation
C20H30O6
formula, see observation
117-83-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H4(COOC2H4OC4H9)2 o C20H30O6

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Record 13 2005-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Textiles
CONT

Light emitting nanofibres... produced from polyvinyl alcohol/zinc acetate organic/inorganic hybrid fibres could be used as light emitting devices in nanoscale optoelectronic applications. They are prepared by electrospining of polyvinyl alcohol and zink acetate.

Key term(s)
  • light-emitting nanofibre
  • light emitting nanofiber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

Les nanofibres à émissions légères [...] produites à partir de fibres hybrides organiques/inorganiques d'acétate de zinc et d'alcool polyvinylique pourraient servir d'éléments à émissions légères dans des applications optoélectroniques nanométriques. Elles sont préparées en électrofilant l'alcool polyvinylique et l'acétate de zinc.

Spanish

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Record 14 2002-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

CONT

A number of chemical compounds [can be used] as chemical alternatives for PCB as capacitor fluid, [such as] different organic esters like glyceryl triacetoxy stearate, butyl stearate, butyl sebacate, butyl naphthenate and tetrahydrofurfuryl oleate, ethylene glycol and silicate ester base fluid.

OBS

glyceryl triacetoxy stearate: commercial term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
OBS

triacétostéarate de glycéryle : nom commercial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 15 2001-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
  • Rubber
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
  • Caoutchouc

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Caucho
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Record 16 2001-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
  • Industrial Standardization
OBS

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), standard CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 14.16-M88.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
  • Normalisation industrielle
OBS

Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC), norme CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 14.16-M88.

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride, and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
Key term(s)
  • glycolate de butyle et phtalylbutyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 18 2001-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives and polyvinyl acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 19 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
DEF

An adhesive made from polyvinylacetate ... as an emulsion in water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
DEF

Adhésif fabriqué à partir d'acétate de polyvinyle dans une émulsion à base d'eau.

OBS

Le terme «colle» était à l'origine employé pour un adhésif préparé à partir d'une gélatine dure. Par extension, ce terme est devenu synonyme du terme «adhésif» pour les adhésifs préparés à partir de résines synthétiques. Le terme «adhésif» est préféré comme terme général.

Spanish

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Record 20 1999-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 21 1999-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, and vinyl chloride.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
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Record 22 1999-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 23 1998-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives, polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 24 1998-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Plasticiser for cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride and vinyl chloride acetate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 25 1998-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

Wet binders are aqueous solutions or emulsions which are usually applied by spray to the preform with the inherent disadvantage that a portion of the spray coats the side of the plenum chamber. The solvent or dispersing phase of the binder is nearly always water(...). The actual binder may be any of a large number of widely known materials which include polystyrene, polyvinyl acetate, polyester resin, starch, dextrine and urea resins.

Key term(s)
  • liquid bond
  • liquid binder system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
CONT

Les liants à solubilité rapide sont de deux types: l'un est une résine polyester en poudre; l'autre est un polyacétate de vinyle modifié, déposé en émulsion. (...) Le traitement à liant en poudre sera utilisé pour l'imprégnation en continu, le traitement à liant en émulsion sera préféré pour l'imprégnation au contact.

Spanish

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Record 26 1997-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: CAN/CGSB-4.2 14.16-M88

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-4.2 14.16-M88

Spanish

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Record 27 1986-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
CONT

Polyvinyl acetate can be dissolved in acetone and diluted to any consistency and can be used to consolidate or repair material that cannot be wetted with water(i. e. dry, underfired ceramics).

OBS

Underfire, underfired: Incomplete fusion of porcelain enamels or glazes resulting in failure to form a smooth, glossy surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)

Spanish

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Record 28 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 29 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

polyvinyl acetate resin(I. C. C., STACAN 12-541, Item 427 126 1), for/10. 10. 74 xas; 71;

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

résine d'acétate de polyvinyle (2) (chimie) (C.P.I., STACAN 12-541, poste 427 126 1), for/10.10.74

Spanish

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