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NONRIGID FOAM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flexible foam
1, record 1, English, flexible%20foam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nonrigid foam 2, record 1, English, nonrigid%20foam
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CFCs and HCFCs are used in the manufacture of some blown plastic foams which are termed either rigid or flexible. Rigid plastic foams are mainly used in insulation but are also used for packaging material and as filler. Flexible foams are primarily used for articles such as upholstered furniture, car seats and mattresses. ... In rigid insulation foams, the CFCs and HCFCs are retained to improve insulation. In nonrigid foams the blowing agent is not fully retained. 2, record 1, English, - flexible%20foam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mousse souple
1, record 1, French, mousse%20souple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mousse flexible 2, record 1, French, mousse%20flexible
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les polyuréthannes incluent des mousses rigides, semi-rigides, flexibles et à pellicule externe incorporée utilisées à l'intérieur des automobiles et dans la fabrication de nombreux produits d'usage courant. 2, record 1, French, - mousse%20souple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mousses rigides et souples. Au milieu des années 1980, les CFC entraient généreusement dans la fabrication des mousses rigides et souples. Avec la signature du Protocole de Montréal et soucieux de la couche d'ozone, les fabricants canadiens des mousses n'ont pas perdu un moment pour trouver des substituts aux CFC dans leurs procédés. Certains ont pris une part active à la rédaction d'un rapport technique du PNUE sur les options de remplacement pour les mousses rigides et souples. Les fabricants canadiens de produits renfermant des mousses ont éliminé l'emploi de CFC en modifiant leurs procédés de fabrication et la chimie de leurs produits. 1, record 1, French, - mousse%20souple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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