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POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poly(vinylidene fluoride)
1, record 1, English, poly%28vinylidene%20fluoride%29
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PVDF 2, record 1, English, PVDF
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polyvinylidene fluoride 3, record 1, English, polyvinylidene%20fluoride
correct
- PVDF 4, record 1, English, PVDF
correct
- PVDF 4, record 1, English, PVDF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer of vinylidene fluoride. 5, record 1, English, - poly%28vinylidene%20fluoride%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A thermoplastic fluorocarbon polymer suitable for compression and injection molding and extrusion. ... Uses: insulation for high-temperature wire, tank linings, chemical tanks and tubing, protective paints and coatings with exceptional resistance (30 years) to weathering and U.V. [ultraviolet radiation;] valve and impeller parts; shrinkage tubing to encapsulate resistors, diodes, and soldered joints; sealant. 6, record 1, English, - poly%28vinylidene%20fluoride%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Poly(vinylidene fluoride); PVDF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 7, record 1, English, - poly%28vinylidene%20fluoride%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poly(fluorure de vinylidène)
1, record 1, French, poly%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PVDF 2, record 1, French, PVDF
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- polyfluorure de vinylidène 3, record 1, French, polyfluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- P.V.D.F. 4, record 1, French, P%2EV%2ED%2EF%2E
correct, masculine noun
- P.V.D.F. 4, record 1, French, P%2EV%2ED%2EF%2E
- fluorure de polyvinylidène 5, record 1, French, fluorure%20de%20polyvinylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- polyvinylidène fluoré 6, record 1, French, polyvinylid%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- PVDF 6, record 1, French, PVDF
correct, masculine noun
- PVDF 6, record 1, French, PVDF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère du fluorure de vinylidène. 7, record 1, French, - poly%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Matière thermoplastique transparente, colorée ou non, caractérisée par une excellente stabilité thermique (340 °C) et des propriétés isolantes. 8, record 1, French, - poly%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poly(fluorure de vinylidène); PVDF : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 9, record 1, French, - poly%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poli(fluoruro de vinilideno)
1, record 1, Spanish, poli%28fluoruro%20de%20vinilideno%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PVDF 2, record 1, Spanish, PVDF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero de fluoruro de vinilideno. 3, record 1, Spanish, - poli%28fluoruro%20de%20vinilideno%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polímero termoplástico fluorcarbonado. Resiste la degradación por oxidación, la electricidad, los ácidos, los álcalis y halógenos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - poli%28fluoruro%20de%20vinilideno%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PVDF, por sus siglas en inglés. 5, record 1, Spanish, - poli%28fluoruro%20de%20vinilideno%29
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polifluoruro de vinilideno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards
- Plastic Materials
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF) laboratory drainage systems
1, record 2, English, Polyolefin%20and%20polyvinylidene%20fluoride%28PVDF%29%20laboratory%20drainage%20systems
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B181.3-15: standard code used by CSA. 2, record 2, English, - Polyolefin%20and%20polyvinylidene%20fluoride%28PVDF%29%20laboratory%20drainage%20systems
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Polyolefin and polyvinylidene fluoride laboratory drainage systems
- PVDF laboratory drainage systems
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA)
- Matières plastiques
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Réseaux d'évacuation en polyoléfine et en poly (fluorure de vinylidène) (PVDF) pour les laboratoires
1, record 2, French, R%C3%A9seaux%20d%C2%92%27%C3%A9vacuation%20en%20polyol%C3%A9fine%20et%20en%20poly%20%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29%20%28PVDF%29%20pour%20les%20laboratoires
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B181.3-15 : code de norme utilisé par la CSA. 2, record 2, French, - R%C3%A9seaux%20d%C2%92%27%C3%A9vacuation%20en%20polyol%C3%A9fine%20et%20en%20poly%20%28fluorure%20de%20vinylid%C3%A8ne%29%20%28PVDF%29%20pour%20les%20laboratoires
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Réseaux d'évacuation en polyoléfine et en polyfluorure de vinylidène pour les laboratoires
- Réseaux d'évacuation en polyoléfine et en PVDF pour les laboratoires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Kynar™
1, record 3, English, Kynar%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inert plastic material(polyvinylidene fluoride) used for bed and face wire on washers, and for lining pipes used to transport corrosive chemicals. 2, record 3, English, - Kynar%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Introduced in 1961 by Pennsalt Chemical Corporation. 3, record 3, English, - Kynar%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Kynar™: A trademark of Arkema Inc. 4, record 3, English, - Kynar%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Kynar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Kynar
1, record 3, French, Kynar
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de plastique inerte (fluorure de polyvinylidène) utilisé dans la fabrication du support et des toiles des piles laveuses et comme garniture pour les conduites de produits chimiques corrosifs. 2, record 3, French, - Kynar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
KynarMC : Marque de commerce de la société Arkema Inc. 3, record 3, French, - Kynar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Fire Detection
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- direct contact sensor
1, record 4, English, direct%20contact%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New types of direct-contact sensors are presently under development, employing piezo-electric or pyro-electric materials, such as polyvinylidene fluoride, with CCD cell arrays, or micro-mechanical structures of silicone. 1, record 4, English, - direct%20contact%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Détection des incendies
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capteur à contact direct
1, record 4, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20contact%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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