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POLISILOXANO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cosmetology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]
1, record 1, English, alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimeticone 2, record 1, English, dimeticone
correct, see observation
- dimethicone 3, record 1, English, dimethicone
correct, see observation
- dimethyl polysiloxane 4, record 1, English, dimethyl%20polysiloxane
correct, see observation
- dimethylpolysiloxane 5, record 1, English, dimethylpolysiloxane
correct, see observation
- dimethyl silicone 1, record 1, English, dimethyl%20silicone
correct, see observation
- polysilane 1, record 1, English, polysilane
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product consisting of dimethylsiloxane polymers which appears under the form of a colorless silicone oil and is used in cosmetology and as an antifoaming agent when processing some foods such as beverages, syrups and soups. 6, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each dimeticone name is followed by a number referring to the viscosity of the substance: e.g. dimeticone 20 (viscosity of 17.0 to 23.0 centistokes). 7, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-methylpoly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]: The words "alpha" and "omega" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized. 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dimeticone: international nonproprietary name (INN). 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
dimethicone: British approved name (BAN). 8, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
dimethyl polysiloxane; dimethylpolysiloxane; dimethyl silicone: commercial names. 7, record 1, English, - alpha%2D%28trimethylsilyl%29%2Domega%2Dmethylpoly%5Boxy%28dimethylsilylene%29%5D
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Cosmétologie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)]
1, record 1, French, alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diméticone 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9ticone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- diméthicone 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thicone
correct, feminine noun
- diméthyl polysiloxane 4, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20polysiloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthylpolysiloxane 5, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylpolysiloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl silicone 6, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20silicone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- polysilane 7, record 1, French, polysilane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl polysiloxaned 4, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20polysiloxaned
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl siliconed 6, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20siliconed
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- polydiméthylsiloxane 5, record 1, French, polydim%C3%A9thylsiloxane
correct, masculine noun
- méthylpolysiloxane 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylpolysiloxane
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de polymérisation du diméthylsiloxane se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide visqueux et huileux, insoluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, miscible avec l'éther et le chloroforme, utilisé comme agent protecteur de la peau, qu'il rend non mouillable lorsqu'on l'incorpore à de la vaseline, et comme additif alimentaire. 8, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène)] : Les mots «alpha» et «oméga» doivent être remplacées par les lettres grecques correspondantes ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diméticone : dénomination commune internationale (DCI). 9, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
polysilane : dénomination commune française (DCF). 9, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
diméthyl polysiloxane; diméthylpolysiloxane; diméthyl silicone; méthylpolysiloxane : noms commerciaux. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2D%28trim%C3%A9thylsilyl%29%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dm%C3%A9thylpoly%5Boxy%28dim%C3%A9thylsilyl%C3%A8ne%29%5D
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Productos de belleza
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimeticona
1, record 1, Spanish, dimeticona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dimetil polisiloxano 2, record 1, Spanish, dimetil%20polisiloxano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dimeticona. Propiedades. Es un aceite de silicona compuesto por polímeros de siloxano. Aplicado sobre la piel ejerce un efecto que se ha relacionado con una reducción en la formación de escaras en pacientes que deben permanecer en reposo. Ingerido desarrolla un efecto espumolítico-antiflatulento al actuar como un tensioactivo disminuyendo la tensión superficial de las islas espumantes o burbujas de moco y aire localizadas en el tracto gastrointestinal. 3, record 1, Spanish, - dimeticona
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polysiloxane
1, record 2, English, polysiloxane
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A filled silanol-terminated liquid pre-polymer based on a linear arrangement of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms with the silicon substituted with organic radicals or hydrogen, and capable of rapid vulcanization in the cold. 2, record 2, English, - polysiloxane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Polysiloxane" is standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - polysiloxane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polysiloxane
1, record 2, French, polysiloxane
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prépolymère liquide chargé à terminaison silanol, susceptible d'une vulcanisation à froid et basé sur une disposition linéaire d'atomes alternés de silicium et d'oxygène, le silicium étant combiné à des radicaux organiques ou à des atomes d'hydrogène. 2, record 2, French, - polysiloxane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polysiloxanes. [-R2SiO]n [...] Dépendent de R, de la longueur de la chaîne; ce sont des liquides huileux, des graisses, des produits caoutchouteux ou des résines [...] Agents de démoulages, joints, isolants. 3, record 2, French, - polysiloxane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Polysiloxane" est normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - polysiloxane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La source LAROG 1982, vol. 8, p. 8305 donne "silicone" comme un synonyme de "polysiloxane" mais les dictionnaires de chimie, entre autres DOPRO, établissent une distinction entre les deux. 4, record 2, French, - polysiloxane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- polisiloxano
1, record 2, Spanish, polisiloxano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prepolímero líquido, cargado de terminaciones de silanol, el cual es susceptible de vulcanizar en frío y se basa en una disposición lineal de átomos alternos de silicio y de oxígeno; el silicio se combina con radicales orgánicos o con átomos de hidrógeno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - polisiloxano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- elastomeric impression material
1, record 3, English, elastomeric%20impression%20material
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elastic impression material based on polymers that, after setting, exhibits rubber-like characteristics. 1, record 3, English, - elastomeric%20impression%20material
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elastomeric impression material: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - elastomeric%20impression%20material
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- produit pour empreinte à base d'élastomère
1, record 3, French, produit%20pour%20empreinte%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27%C3%A9lastom%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit pour empreinte élastique à base de polymères, qui développe lors de sa prise des caractéristiques similaires à celles du caoutchouc. 1, record 3, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27%C3%A9lastom%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
produit pour empreinte à base d'élastomère : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27%C3%A9lastom%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis dental
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- material elastomérico para impresión
1, record 3, Spanish, material%20elastom%C3%A9rico%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material para impresión basado en un sistema no acuoso de polímeros(polisulfuro, polisiloxano, poliéter y otro material sintético). 1, record 3, Spanish, - material%20elastom%C3%A9rico%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este material, después de endurecerse, muestra características similares a las del caucho. 1, record 3, Spanish, - material%20elastom%C3%A9rico%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
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