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NACLO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sodium chlorate
1, record 1, English, sodium%20chlorate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USE: An oxidizer, like potassium chlorate, in manufacturing of dyes; explosives and matches; dyeing and printing fabrics; tanning and finishing leather; as herbicide. 2, record 1, English, - sodium%20chlorate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: ClNaO3 or ClO3Na or NaClO3 3, record 1, English, - sodium%20chlorate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorate de sodium
1, record 1, French, chlorate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un des principaux composés utilisés dans la fabrication du bioxyde du chlore. C’est aussi un des composés oxygénés du chlore formés lors d’un blanchiment au bioxyde de chlore ou à l’hypochlorite. 2, record 1, French, - chlorate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : ClNaO3 ou ClO3Na ou NaClO3</sub> 3, record 1, French, - chlorate%20de%20sodium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorato de sodio
1, record 1, Spanish, clorato%20de%20sodio
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: ClNaO3 or ClO3Na or NaClO3 2, record 1, Spanish, - clorato%20de%20sodio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sodium chlorite
1, record 2, English, sodium%20chlorite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White crystals or crystalline powder, slightly hygroscopic, soluble in water, mp 180-200C (decomposes) ... Use: For improving taste and odor of potable water (as an oxidizing agent); bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, edible and inedible oils, shellacs, varnishes, waxes and straw products; oxidizing agent; reagent. 2, record 2, English, - sodium%20chlorite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: NaClO2 3, record 2, English, - sodium%20chlorite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Traitement des eaux
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorite de sodium
1, record 2, French, chlorite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudre ou cristaux blancs solubles dans l’eau et très oxydants. S’emploient pour éclaircir les amidons et les graisses, traiter l’eau potable, blanchir la pâte de bois, les vernis. 2, record 2, French, - chlorite%20de%20sodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique :NaClO2</sub> 3, record 2, French, - chlorite%20de%20sodium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Medication
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sodium hypochlorite
1, record 3, English, sodium%20hypochlorite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unstable sodium salt used as an antioxidant, bleaching agent, antiseptic and analytical reagent. A preservative for cheese. 2, record 3, English, - sodium%20hypochlorite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Médicaments
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hypochlorite de sodium
1, record 3, French, hypochlorite%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hypochlorite de soude 2, record 3, French, hypochlorite%20de%20soude
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel sodique instable employé comme antioxydant, agent de blanchiment, antiseptique et réactif analytique. Conservateur de certains fromages. 3, record 3, French, - hypochlorite%20de%20sodium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hypochlorite de sodium est un composé chimique de formule NaClO. La solution aqueuse d’hypochlorite de sodium est appelée eau de Javel ou parfois simplement Javel. 4, record 3, French, - hypochlorite%20de%20sodium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Medicamentos
- Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipoclorito de sodio
1, record 3, Spanish, hipoclorito%20de%20sodio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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