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Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzyltrimethylammonium chloride
1, record 1, English, benzyltrimethylammonium%20chloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BTMAC 2, record 1, English, BTMAC
see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solvent for cellulose derivatives and rubber and a catalyst for phenolic resins. 3, record 1, English, - benzyltrimethylammonium%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride is widely used as a solvent for cellulose, a gelling inhibitor in polyester resins, a chemical intermediate, a paint dispersant, and an acrylic dyeing agent. It is also used in plant growth regulator compositions and synthetic processes. 4, record 1, English, - benzyltrimethylammonium%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BTMAC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 1, English, - benzyltrimethylammonium%20chloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de benzyltriméthylammonium
1, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20benzyltrim%C3%A9thylammonium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chlorure benzyltriméthylammonique 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20benzyltrim%C3%A9thylammonique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de benciltrimetilamonio
1, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20benciltrimetilamonio
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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