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Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polypropylene
1, record 1, English, polypropylene
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PP 2, record 1, English, PP
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polypropene 3, record 1, English, polypropene
correct, standardized
- PP 3, record 1, English, PP
correct, standardized
- PP 3, record 1, English, PP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer of propylene (propene). 3, record 1, English, - polypropylene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A crystalline, thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, (C3H6)x; the product is hard and tough, resists moisture, oils and solvents, and withstands temperatures up to 170 °C; used to make molded articles, fibers, film, rope, printing plates, and toys. 4, record 1, English, - polypropylene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polypropylene; polypropene; PP: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - polypropylene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: (C3H6)n 6, record 1, English, - polypropylene
Record 1, Key term(s)
- propene polymer
- propylene polymer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polypropylène
1, record 1, French, polypropyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PP 2, record 1, French, PP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- polypropène 3, record 1, French, polyprop%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PP 4, record 1, French, PP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PP 4, record 1, French, PP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère du propylène (propène). 4, record 1, French, - polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inventé par Ziegler et Natta, le polypropylène (PP) est un thermoplastique formé de chaînes linéaires, constituées : de «motifs» propylène dans le cas d'un homopolymère; d'une alternance de «motifs» propylène et éthylène dans les copolymères. 5, record 1, French, - polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polypropylène; polypropène; PP : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 1, French, - polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C3H6)n 7, record 1, French, - polypropyl%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- polipropileno
1, record 1, Spanish, polipropileno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PP 2, record 1, Spanish, PP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polipropeno 3, record 1, Spanish, polipropeno
correct, masculine noun
- PP 3, record 1, Spanish, PP
correct, masculine noun
- PP 3, record 1, Spanish, PP
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero de propileno (propeno). 3, record 1, Spanish, - polipropileno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polímero termoplástico cristalino sintético. Insoluble en disolventes orgánicos fríos. Combustible lento. Atóxico. 4, record 1, Spanish, - polipropileno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: (C3H6)n 5, record 1, Spanish, - polipropileno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poly(vinyl chloride)
1, record 2, English, poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PVC 2, record 2, English, PVC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polyvinyl chloride 3, record 2, English, polyvinyl%20chloride
correct
- P.V.C. 4, record 2, English, P%2EV%2EC%2E
correct
- PVC 5, record 2, English, PVC
correct
- P.V.C. 4, record 2, English, P%2EV%2EC%2E
- polyvinylchloride 6, record 2, English, polyvinylchloride
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer of vinyl chloride. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 7, record 2, English, - poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of white powder or colorless granules, derived from the polymerization of vinyl chloride by free radicals with peroxide initiator, used in piping and conduits of all kinds, siding, gutters, window and door frames, raincoats, toys, gaskets, garden hose, electrical insulation, shoes, magnetic tape, film, and sheeting. 4, record 2, English, - poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IUP AC rules for source-based names of polymers specify that when "poly" is followed by more than one word, enclosing marks are used. The IUPAC practice is followed in this International Standard. In common use, the enclosing marks are often omitted. 7, record 2, English, - poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poly(vinyl chloride); PVC: terms standardized by ISO. 8, record 2, English, - poly%28vinyl%20chloride%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poly(chlorure de vinyle)
1, record 2, French, poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PVC 2, record 2, French, PVC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PCV 3, record 2, French, PCV
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- CPV 3, record 2, French, CPV
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- P.C.V. 4, record 2, French, P%2EC%2EV%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polychlorure de vinyle 5, record 2, French, polychlorure%20de%20vinyle
correct, masculine noun
- PVC 6, record 2, French, PVC
correct
- CPV 7, record 2, French, CPV
correct
- PVC 6, record 2, French, PVC
- chlorure de polyvinyle 8, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20polyvinyle
correct, masculine noun
- poly-chlorure de vinyle 9, record 2, French, poly%2Dchlorure%20de%20vinyle
correct, masculine noun
- polychloréthylène 10, record 2, French, polychlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- polyvinylchlorure 11, record 2, French, polyvinylchlorure
masculine noun
- polyvinylechlorure 12, record 2, French, polyvinylechlorure
masculine noun
- P.V.C. 4, record 2, French, P%2EV%2EC%2E
correct, masculine noun
- P.V.C. 4, record 2, French, P%2EV%2EC%2E
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère du chlorure de vinyle. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 13, record 2, French, - poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Résine synthétique thermoplastique obtenue par polymérisation du chlorure de vinyle. Poudres blanches, non hygroscopiques, inodores. Bonne résistance aux acides, alcalis, alcools, hydrocarbures, huiles. Utilisation : feuilles, films, tubes, imperméabilisation des tissus, verrerie, peintures, isolement de câble, fibres textiles ininflammables. 10, record 2, French, - poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polychlorure de vinyle (PVC, PCV ou CPV). [...] Appelé parfois chlorure de polyvinyle et découvert au début des années 1930, [...] il est [...] le polymère le plus important sur le plan du tannage commercialisé. 3, record 2, French, - poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les règles de l'IUPAC concernant les termes relatifs aux produits de base des polymères, précisent que, lorsque «poly» est suivi d'une expression comportant plus d'un mot, on doit utiliser des parenthèses. La présente Norme internationale respecte la pratique courante de l'IUPAC. Dans l'usage courant, on néglige souvent l'emploi des parenthèses. 13, record 2, French, - poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poly(chlorure de vinyle); PVC : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 14, record 2, French, - poly%28chlorure%20de%20vinyle%29
Record 2, Key term(s)
- polyvinyl chlorure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de polivinilo
1, record 2, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20polivinilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- policloruro de vinilo 2, record 2, Spanish, policloruro%20de%20vinilo
masculine noun
- poli(cloruro de vinilo) 4, record 2, Spanish, poli%28cloruro%20de%20vinilo%29
masculine noun
- polivinil cloruro 5, record 2, Spanish, polivinil%20cloruro
masculine noun
- polivinilcloruro 6, record 2, Spanish, polivinilcloruro
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polímero termoplástico sintético. Es un polvo blanco, inodoro e insípido. Atóxico. Combustible autoextinguible. 7, record 2, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20polivinilo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Existen diferentes tipos y son materiales plásticos cristalinos, transparentes, inodoros e insolubles en la mayoría de los disolventes orgánicos. 7, record 2, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20polivinilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oil
1, record 3, English, oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of numerous mineral, vegetable and synthetic substances, and animal or vegetable fats that are generally unctuous, slippery, combustible, viscous, liquid or liquefiable at room temperatures, soluble in various organic solvents, but not in water. 1, record 3, English, - oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- huile
1, record 3, French, huile
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance liquide et d'aspect visqueux à la température ordinaire, d'origine végétale, animale ou minérale, pouvant présenter des structures chimiques très diverses suivant leur origine. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 3, French, - huile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'industrie des peintures, on n'utilise que les huiles végétales siccatives ou semi-siccatives, ou les huiles animales siccatives. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 1, record 3, French, - huile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
huile : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 3, French, - huile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Pigmentos y colores (Artes)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite
1, record 3, Spanish, aceite
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido viscoso, de origen animal, vegetal, mineral o sintético, combustible e insoluble en agua, pero soluble en disolventes orgánicos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - aceite
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