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UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Industries
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unsaponifiable matter
1, record 1, English, unsaponifiable%20matter
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The whole of the constituents, soluble in fatty matter and insoluble in water, which cannot be modified by a saponification reaction producing a salt. 2, record 1, English, - unsaponifiable%20matter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In practice, and for analytical determination: the whole of the products present in the substance analyzed which, after saponification of the latter with an alkaline hydroxide and extraction by a specified solvent, remains non-volatile under the defined conditions of test. 2, record 1, English, - unsaponifiable%20matter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unsaponifiable matter : term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - unsaponifiable%20matter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insaponifiable
1, record 1, French, insaponifiable
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matière insaponifiable 2, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20insaponifiable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des constituants solubles dans la matière grasse et insolubles dans l'eau, qui ne sont pas susceptibles d'être modifiés par la réaction de saponification en donnant un sel. 1, record 1, French, - insaponifiable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En pratique, et pour les déterminations analytiques : ensemble des produits présents dans la substance analysée qui, après saponification de celle-ci par un hydroxyde alcalin et extraction par un solvant spécifié, restent non volatils dans les conditions opératoires décrites. 1, record 1, French, - insaponifiable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
insaponifiable : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - insaponifiable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Industria alimentaria
- Colaboración con la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- materia insaponificable
1, record 1, Spanish, materia%20insaponificable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materia grasa (diferentes a las ácidos grasos) que contiene ésteres no saponificables, tales como alcoholes grasos y aceite mineral. 1, record 1, Spanish, - materia%20insaponificable
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Alox™
1, record 2, English, Alox%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trademark for a series of oxygenated hydrocarbons derived from the controlled, liquid phase, partial oxidation of petroleum fractions. Each consists of mixtures of organic acids and hydroxy acids, lactones, esters, and unsaponifiable matter. 1, record 2, English, - Alox%26trade%3B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Alox™: A trademark of Alox Corporation. 2, record 2, English, - Alox%26trade%3B
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Alox
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alox
1, record 2, French, Alox
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dénomination de mélange d'acides organiques, oxyacides et esters dérivés de l'oxydation des hydrocarbures du pétrole. 1, record 2, French, - Alox
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
AloxMC : Marque de commerce de la société Alox Corporation. 2, record 2, French, - Alox
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
- Medication
- Cosmetology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cashew nut oil
1, record 3, English, cashew%20nut%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cashew oil 2, record 3, English, cashew%20oil
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cashew nut oil contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, but also sterols and unsaponifiable matter(0. 9 to1. 8%). The oil is dark yellow in color.... The oil is traditionally used for culinary purposes or applied locally on psoriasis and eczema or to promote the healing of lesions. 3, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cashew nut oil is extracted from the nut kernels of the cashew tree, native to Brazil. The cashew tree is now cultivated in South America, Asia and Africa. It is rich in oleic, palmitic, stearic and linoleic acids, protein, vitamin E and vitamins and minerals. Cashew nut oil is a natural antioxidant and helps to protect and restore moisture and elasticity to dry, mature and damaged skin. Cashew nut oil can be added to creams/lotions, anti-wrinkle creams and treatment products for dry skin. It can be added to hair products, hand creams, balms and lip balms, massage oils and sun care products. 4, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caution: Cashew nut oil should not be confused with Oil of Cashew Nutshell. Oil of Cashew Nutshell is a highly acidic substance and can cause blistering of the skin. It has various industrial and agricultural applications, but should not be considered safe for cosmetic [or culinary] use. 4, record 3, English, - cashew%20nut%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
- Médicaments
- Cosmétologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- huile de noix de cajou
1, record 3, French, huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- huile d'anacarde 2, record 3, French, huile%20d%27anacarde
correct, feminine noun
- huile de cajou 3, record 3, French, huile%20de%20cajou
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'huile de noix de Cajou contient principalement des acides gras insaturés mais également des stérols et des insaponifiables. C'est une huile de couleur jaune foncé. [...] L'huile de noix de Cajou trouve des applications [en pharmacologie et] en cosmétique grâce à sa richesse en acides gras insaturés oléiques, linoléiques et en vitamine E. 4, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Obtention de l'huile. Les noix récoltées et collectées en Afrique de l'Ouest [...] sont [...] expédiées en Inde pour y être décortiquées. Les amandes sont ensuite rapatriées en France afin d'y être traitées. La fabrication de l'huile de noix de cajou s'exécute en trois étapes : dans un premier temps les amandes sont broyées à l'aide d'une meule de pierre afin d'obtenir une pâte fine. La pâte est ensuite versée dans des marmites et chauffée. En dernier lieu, la pâte est versée dans des presses hydrauliques. L'huile obtenue est ensuite filtrée et raffinée (neutralisation, décoloration et désodorisation). 5, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Huile d'anacarde ou huile de noix de cajou. [...] De la pression des amandes des noix de cajou, on extrait une huile végétale comestible d'excellente qualité. [...] L'huile est utilisée de manière traditionnelle en usage alimentaire et en usage externe [...] 3, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En applications externes, l'huile de noix de cajou est utilisée comme support de liniments, pour soulager les plaies dues à la lèpre et au psoriasis, pour soigner les ampoules, les verrues, les cors, les ulcères. 6, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les principaux produits de l'anacardier sont issus des trois éléments du fruit : la coque, l'amande et la pomme. 7, record 3, French, - huile%20de%20noix%20de%20cajou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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