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Record 1 2018-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
  • Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
DEF

The hygroscopic crystalline anhydrous normal salt ... that is moderately soluble in cold water and gives a strongly alkaline reaction ... and that is used chiefly in making glass, soap powders and soap builders ... and in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide and other chemicals.

OBS

[Sodium carbonate] was originally obtained from the ash of sea plants but is now usually produced by the Solvay process ...

OBS

A neutralizing agent for water, butter, caramel, cocoa.

OBS

sodium carbonate: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (497-19-8).

OBS

Na2CO3: written Na2CO3

OBS

CHa2O3: written CHa2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
  • Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre blanche alcaline, granuleuse et soluble dans l'eau utilisée en savonnerie et comme matière première dans certaines préparations pharmaceutiques.

OBS

Neutralisant pour l'eau, le beurre, le caramel, le cacao.

OBS

carbonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro de registre du Chemical Abstracts Service (497-19-8).

OBS

Na2CO3: s'écrit Na2CO3

OBS

CHa2O3 : s'écrit CHa2O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
  • Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es)
497-19-8
CAS number
CHa2O3
formula, see observation
Na2CO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: Na2CO3 o CHa2O3

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Record 2 2013-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
DEF

A flavoured, carbonated, non-alcoholic drink.

OBS

In North America, "soft drink" commonly refers to cold, non-alcoholic beverages. Carbonated beverages are regionally known in the Midwest and most of Canada as "pop." In Quebec they are called soft drinks. In the Northeast, parts of the South (near Florida) and Midwest (near St. Louis), and California, they are known as "soda." In Atlanta and some other parts of the South, they are generically called "coke". (Atlanta is home to the Coca-Cola Company.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Boisson non alcoolisée, gazeuse.

OBS

«Boisson rafraîchissante sans alcool» et «BRSA» s'emploient dans l'industrie française de l'emballage et du conditionnement.

OBS

Contrairement à ce que laissent entendre les auteurs du Dictionnaire de termes nouveaux des sciences et des techniques (code CILFG-6), l'article tiré de Emballages Magazine (code EMMAG) mentionne que les boissons rafraîchissantes peuvent être gazéifiées, ce qui est généralement le cas, mais aussi plates.

OBS

Le terme liqueur, fréquemment utilisé en ce sens au Québec, doit être réservé au produit alcoolisé.

OBS

boisson gazeuse et soda : terme normalisé par l'OLF.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bebidas
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Record 3 1986-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Environment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Environnement

Spanish

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Record 4 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

... it is desirable to reduce the consumption of soda necessary for regeneration of the strong base anion exchanger by interposing an atmospheric degasser between the latter and the cation exchanger, to eliminate all but the last few mg/l of [carbon dioxide].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[...] on a intérêt à réduire la consommation de soude nécessaire à la régénération de l'échangeur d'anions fortement basique, en intercalant entre ce dernier et l'échangeur de cations un dégazeur atmosphérique qui permet d'éliminer l'acide carbonique jusqu'à quelques mg/l.

Spanish

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