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EPAISSISSANT POUDRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydroxyethylcellulose
1, record 1, English, hydroxyethylcellulose
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HEC 2, record 1, English, HEC
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Cellosize 3, record 1, English, Cellosize
correct, trademark
- cellulose hydroxyethyl ether 2, record 1, English, cellulose%20hydroxyethyl%20ether
correct
- hydroxyethyl cellulose ether 2, record 1, English, hydroxyethyl%20cellulose%20ether
correct
- 2-hydroxyethylcellulose ether 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxyethylcellulose%20ether
correct
- hydroxyethyl ether cellulose 2, record 1, English, hydroxyethyl%20ether%20cellulose
correct
- cellulose hydroxyethylate 2, record 1, English, cellulose%20hydroxyethylate
avoid
- hydroxyethyl starch 2, record 1, English, hydroxyethyl%20starch
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether which appears under the form of a white, free-flowing powder, is insoluble in organic solvents, is stable in concentrated salt solutions, is resistant to grease and oil, has the property of retarding the evaporation of water in cements, mortars, and concrete, and is used as a thickening and a suspending agent, as a stabilizer for vinyl polymerization, as a binder in ceramic glazes, films, and sheeting, as a protective colloid, in paper and textile sizing and in secondary petroleum recovery. 4, record 1, English, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: AW 15 (polysaccharide); BL 15; Fuji HEC-BL 20; Glutofix 600; Hercules N 100; Hespan; Hetastarch; J 164; Natrosol; Oets; Tylose. 4, record 1, English, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HEC: 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, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyéthylcellulose
1, record 1, French, hydroxy%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Cellosize 2, record 1, French, Cellosize
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- éther 2-hydroxyéthylique de la cellulose 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%202%2Dhydroxy%C3%A9thylique%20de%20la%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monoéther de la cellulose et du glycol apparaissant sous la forme d’une poudre blanche, légère, non ionique, soluble dans l'eau, très peu soluble dans le glycol, le glycérol, que l'on utilise comme épaississant, comme colloïde protecteur dans les peintures et les émulsions, et en lithographie. 4, record 1, French, - hydroxy%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidroetilcelulosa
1, record 1, Spanish, hidroetilcelulosa
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methylcellulose
1, record 2, English, methylcellulose
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methyl cellulose 2, record 2, English, methyl%20cellulose
- cellulose methyl ether 3, record 2, English, cellulose%20methyl%20ether
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Methyl ether of cellulose available as white powder or granules, soluble in water to form a colloidal suspension [that is used as a] thickener and stabilizer. 4, record 2, English, - methylcellulose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methocel cellulose ether products are available in two basic types: methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Both types of Methocel have the polymeric backbone of cellulose, a natural carbohydrate that contains a basic repeating structure of anhydroglucose units. 5, record 2, English, - methylcellulose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methylcellulose: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - methylcellulose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthylcellulose
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- méthyl cellulose 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%20cellulose
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éther méthylique de cellulose se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de granules blancs, solubles, formant dans l'eau une dispersion colloïdale. Épaississant et stabilisant. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méthylcellulose : produit commercialisé par Dow Chemical sous le nom de «Methocel» (voir aussi cette autre fiche). 4, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthylcellulose : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 5, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- metilcelulosa
1, record 2, Spanish, metilcelulosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- celulosa metílica 2, record 2, Spanish, celulosa%20met%C3%ADlica
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo fibroso de color blanco grisáceo. Insoluble en alcohol, éter, cloroformo y en agua caliente. Soluble en ácido acético glacial. Combustible. No tóxico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - metilcelulosa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thickener in powder form
1, record 3, English, thickener%20in%20powder%20form
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thickeners in powder form ... offering a practical advantage in that they do not emit in the atmosphere volatile organic matters. 1, record 3, English, - thickener%20in%20powder%20form
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épaississant en poudre
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9paississant%20en%20poudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pectin
1, record 4, English, pectin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high molecular weight, almost odorless polysaccharide that occurs naturally in all vegetable organs. Commercially available as a fine to coarse powder. An emulsifying, thickening, bodying agent for food. 2, record 4, English, - pectin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] consists chiefly of partially methoxylated galacturonic acids joined in long chains. 3, record 4, English, - pectin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pectine
1, record 4, French, pectine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polysaccharide de poids moléculaire élevé, presque inodore, présent dans tous les organes végétaux. On le trouve dans le commerce sous forme de poudre plus ou moins fine. Émulsifiant, stabilisant, épaississant pour denrées alimentaires. 2, record 4, French, - pectine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pectina
1, record 4, Spanish, pectina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pectina es un polisacárido que se encuentra en la cáscara de algunas frutas y es la encargada de dar firmeza a la jalea, así como en mermeladas y ates, su concentración varía con el grado de madurez de la fruta, entre más maduras, menor contenido de pectina. 1, record 4, Spanish, - pectina
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