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POLYVINYL ACETATE GLUE [1 record]

Record 1 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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