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CAOUTCHOUC POLYCHLOROPRENE [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rubber
DEF

A range of synthetic rubbers based on polymerized 2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene.

OBS

Polychloroprene, particularly the strong and medium crystallizing grades, is widely used as a basis for solvent and contact adhesives used both by industry (e.g. the footwear, furniture, construction and car industries) and by other users. Polychloroprene is also available in the form of a latex for dispersion adhesives.

OBS

neoprene: This designation, which was formerly used as a trademark, is now used as a generic name.

OBS

polychloroprene; chloroprene rubber; CR: designations and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caoutchouc
DEF

Gamme de caoutchoucs synthétiques à base de chloro-2 butadiène-1,3 polymérisé.

OBS

Les polychloroprènes, en particulier ceux à cristallisation forte et moyenne, servent couramment de base pour les adhésifs à solvant et les adhésifs de contact qui sont employés dans l'industrie (par exemple, [dans les industries des] chaussures, [du] mobilier, [...] de la construction et de l'automobile) et par d'autres utilisateurs. Le polychloroprène est également disponible sous forme de latex pour les dispersions adhésives.

OBS

néoprène : Cette désignation auparavant utilisée comme marque de commerce est maintenant utilisée comme nom générique.

OBS

polychloroprène; CR : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caucho
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