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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 2011-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting tube
1, record 2, English, non%2Dwetting%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - non%2Dwetting%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube non mouillable
1, record 2, French, tube%20non%20mouillable
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - tube%20non%20mouillable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting polymethylpentene surface
1, record 3, English, non%2Dwetting%20polymethylpentene%20surface
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - non%2Dwetting%20polymethylpentene%20surface
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paroi non mouillable en polyméthylpentène
1, record 3, French, paroi%20non%20mouillable%20en%20polym%C3%A9thylpent%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - paroi%20non%20mouillable%20en%20polym%C3%A9thylpent%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting PMP tube
1, record 4, English, non%2Dwetting%20PMP%20tube
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - non%2Dwetting%20PMP%20tube
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tube non mouillable en PMP
1, record 4, French, tube%20non%20mouillable%20en%20PMP
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - tube%20non%20mouillable%20en%20PMP
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting cylinder
1, record 5, English, non%2Dwetting%20cylinder
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - non%2Dwetting%20cylinder
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cylindre non mouillable
1, record 5, French, cylindre%20non%20mouillable
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - cylindre%20non%20mouillable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nonwettable tip
1, record 6, English, nonwettable%20tip
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 6, English, - nonwettable%20tip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pointe non mouillable
1, record 6, French, pointe%20non%20mouillable
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - pointe%20non%20mouillable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting surface
1, record 7, English, non%2Dwetting%20surface
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- nonwettable surface 1, record 7, English, nonwettable%20surface
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - non%2Dwetting%20surface
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- surface non mouillable
1, record 7, French, surface%20non%20mouillable
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- surface non mouillante 1, record 7, French, surface%20non%20mouillante
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - surface%20non%20mouillable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-wetting
1, record 8, English, non%2Dwetting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 8, English, - non%2Dwetting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- non mouillable 1, record 8, French, non%20mouillable
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 8, French, - non%20mouillable
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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