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  • ...mmonly used as a coagulant in water treatment. It is also used for various other purposes, including dyeing, tanning and printing.<br><br> [[Category: Other organic material]]
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  • ...ns gives it the properties of a glue and binder which is edible by humans. Other substances have replaced it in situations where toxicity is not an issue, a [[Category: Products]][[Category: Other organic material]]
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  • ...plex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surfac ...ly alkanes, cycloalkanes and various aromatic hydrocarbons while the other organic compounds contain nitrogen, [[oxygen]] and sulfur, and trace amounts of met
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  • ...rating odour at room temperature. It is miscible with water and most polar organic solvents, and is somewhat soluble in hydrocarbons. In hydrocarbons and in t ...to feed to kill the E. coli bacteria. Use as preservative for silage and (other) animal feed constituted 30% of the global consumption in 2009.<br><br>
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  • The raw liquid contains anacardic acid and an organic [[sulphur]] compound. It is strong and irritant to skin, eyes and mucous m EmS and MFAG. Tanks not to be used for other commodities than CNSL.<br><br>
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  • ...ltered into a large container, which will still include pieces of pulp and other remnants.<br><br> ...s have discovered these more volatile compounds are often antioxidants and other healthful components of our diet.<br><br>
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  • ...be monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, or saturated. They are organic, or in other words, they contain both carbon and hydrogen molecules.<br><br> Fatty acids are found in oils and other fats that make up different foods. They are an important part of a healthy
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  • Cassava is classified as sweet or bitter. Like other [[roots]] and tubers, Cassava contains anti-nutrition factors and toxins. I .../100 g) and vitamin C (25 mg/100 g). However, they are poor in protein and other nutrients. In contrast, cassava leaves are a good source of protein and ric
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  • ...consumer waste, and post-consumer waste. Mill broke is paper trimmings and other paper scrap from the manufacture of paper, and is recycled internally in a ...heated, which breaks it down further into strands of cellulose, a type of organic plant material; the mixture is then called pulp, or slurry. It is strained
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  • The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the [[carrot]] family, with finely divided, feathery leaves with The plant prefers warm, sunny locations and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. In warmer regions it is planted in the winter months as an annual.
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  • ...rs to a white or colourless soft solid that is used as a lubricant and for other applications. It is derived from petroleum and consists of a mixture of hyd ...stivity of between 1013 and 1017 ohm metre. This is better than nearly all other materials except some [[plastics]] (notably Teflon). It is an effective neu
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  • ...ifferent properties depending upon its concentration. Its corrosiveness on other materials, like metals, living tissues (e.g. skin and flesh) or even stones ...centrated sulphuric acid may be used in producing hydrochloric, nitric and other acids. In each case a salt of the acid to be prepared is heated with sulphu
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  • ...performance), strength, and the ability of the stone to take a polish are other important selection criteria. <br><br> ...principal rock types are granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, and slate. Other varieties of dimension stone that are normally considered to be special min
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  • ...eir compounds, ammonium compounds, cyanides, hydrogen peroxides and liquid organic substances.<br><br>
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  • ...l [[hemp]] because [[hemp]] was for centuries a major source for fibre, so other [[fibres]] were sometimes named after it.<br><br> ...is diminishing with competition from polypropylene and the development of other haymaking techniques, while new higher-valued sisal products have been deve
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  • ...s are also a group of organophosphorus compounds with the formula R3P (R = organic derivative). Organophosphines are important in catalysts where they complex ...phosphine liquid – although unlikely to occur – may cause frostbite, like other cryogenic liquids. The main target organ of phosphine gas is the respirator
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  • ...ater, but in cold water, only the lambda form (and the sodium salts of the other two) are soluble.<br><br> In food and other products, carrageenan works as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier, mea
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  • ...bagging as any moisture rots the bags where they are in contact with each other in stowage, and where air circulation is restricted. [[Category:Other organic material]]
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  • ...good growing conditions can be harvested up to six times per year. Unlike other bast crops, ramie requires chemical processing to de-gum the fibre.<br><br> ...is not as durable as other fibres, and so is usually used as a blend with other fibres such as [[cotton]] or [[wool]]. It is similar to linen in absorbency
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  • ...hydrocarbons, polyalphaolefins (PAO), and polyinternal olefins (PIO), thus organic compounds consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen. The base oils of some ...leum refinery, fractional distillation separates a motor oil fraction from other crude oil fractions, removing the more volatile components, and therefore i
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  • ...s finish dulls with time rather than flaking off (as is the case with most other finishes used).<br><br> ...ough too brittle to be used by itself, carnauba wax is often combined with other waxes (principally [[beeswax]]) to treat and waterproof many [[leather]] pr
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  • ...should be collected and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Other transport including ISO containers used for the carriage of asbestos may be [[Category: Other organic material]]
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  • ...trengths of nearly 1 MJ/mole. Consequently, most commercial explosives are organic compounds containing -NO<sub>2</SUB>, -ONO<sub>2</SUB> and -NHNO<sub>2</SUB ...ring to the energy of a substance relative to a reference state or to some other substance. However, in the context of explosives, stability commonly refers
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  • ...establishes a maximum concentration of 5% propene in propane. Propane and other LP gas specifications are established in ASTM D-1835. All propane fuels inc Propane is produced as a by-product of two other processes, natural gas processing and petroleum refining. The processing of
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  • ...d by living organisms imparts the characteristic odour to rotting eggs and other biological processes.<br><br> ...espiratory (oxygen-alternative) materials (electron acceptors). Sulphur in organic form is present in the vitamins biotin and thiamine. Sulphur is an importan
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  • Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is composed of organic chemical compounds of the group of phthalates. Phthalates, or phthalate est ...is believed to be the main source of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and other phthalates in the general population. Fatty foods such as milk, [[butter]],
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  • ...al found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Other uses of brown coir (made from ripe coconut) are in upholstery padding, sack ...trained to harvest the coconuts, but this practice is less efficient than other methods. Green coconuts, harvested after about six to 12 months on the palm
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  • ...tetrahedra), and tectosilicates (three-dimensional network of tetrahedra). Other important mineral groups include the native elements, sulfides, oxides, hal ...proportions of quartz, alkali [[feldspar]], and plagioclase feldspar. The other minerals in the rock are termed accessory, and do not greatly affect the bu
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  • ...al boiling points and other physical and compositional characteristics. In other words, naphtha is a generic term rather than a specific term. ...painters' naphtha (VM&P). The best way to determine the boiling range and other compositional characteristics of any of the specialty naphthas is to read t
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  • However, [[resin]] in the form of sugars and organic compounds remains in the wood throughout the pellet production process; the ...nd sawdust piles is caused by oxidation of unsaturated fatty [[acids]] and other extractives. Mills that acquire feedstock and unload and chip it without st
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  • ...coa butter next to or on top of heated tanks, engine room bulkheads or any other sources of heat. Stowage under temperature control in a refrigerated contai [[Category: Other organic material]]
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  • ...the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals such as goats, alpacas, and rabbits may also be called wool.<br><br <b>Fiber from other animals</b><br>
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  • ...dehyde]] - the compounds can destroy the optic nerve leading to blindness. Other dangerous symptoms include - acidosis that may progress to death by respira Ethanol is a versatile solvent, miscible with water and with many organic solvents, including [[Acetic Acid]], [[acetone]], [[benzene]], carbon tetra
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  • ...packed in dry waterproof containers to prevent water contamination as with other leather articles such as bags, cases etc.<br><br> ...ork or wooden components of the shoe, may cause the rusting of buckled and other metal trim, and care is necessary in attributing a cause in this connection
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  • Most natural organic products, including soya beans, loaded in equatorial and tropical climates
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  • ...ternative wine closures such as synthetic plastic stoppers, screw caps, or other closures. In some countries, screw caps are often seen as a cheap alternati ...s damaged by water are valueless and these corks could not be used for any other purpose, and definitely not in the food trade because of the possibility of
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  • The [[fibres]] are used alone or blended with other types of fibre to make twine and rope. Jute butts, the coarse ends of the [ ...is used for soil erosion control, seed protection, weed control, and many other agricultural and landscaping uses. The Geotextiles can be used more than a
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  • ...lycerides can be purified by treatment with [[Activated Carbon]] to remove organic impurities, alkali to remove unreacted glycerol esters, and ion exchange to
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  • Cassava is classified as sweet or bitter. Like other [[roots]] and tubers, cassava contains antinutritional factors and toxins. ...mg/100g) and vitamin C (25 mg/100g). However, they are poor in protein and other nutrients. In contrast, cassava leaves are a good source of protein (rich i
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  • ...uring detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers, plasticizers and various other organic products which are bio-degradable. [[Copra]] cake is used in blending anima
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  • .... This can also be a refined product which has medical, cosmetic and many other practical uses.<br><br> ...ny fabrics are made completely of cotton, some materials blend cotton with other fibres, including rayon and synthetic fibres such as polyester. It can eith
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  • ...red tobacco is one of the principal reasons smoking causes lung cancer and other diseases association with smoke inhalation.<br><br> ...a whitish, sickly look. The air-cured leaf was found to be more mild than other types of tobacco.
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  • Bituminous coal is an organic sedimentary rock formed by diagenetic and sub metamorphic compression of pe ...deally suited for use in a coal forge. It is as free from ash, sulfur, and other impurities as possible. The constituents of the coal should be as follows:<
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  • ...g [[detergents]], surfactants, emulsifiers, plasticizers and various other organic products which are bio-degradable. [[Copra]] cake is used in blending anima
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  • ...t of improper shipping conditions. It is likely that cultivar responses of other flowering potted plants to shipping conditions exists but extensive researc ...duction decreases the quality of chrysanthemums, campanula, poinsettia and other plants during and following shipping. In chrysanthemum, terminating fertili
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  • ...imal skin treated for human use. Hides include [[leather]] from cattle and other [[livestock]] [[animals]], alligator skins, [[Snake Skins]] for shoes and f ...arms exist to raise mink and rabbit for fur while much fox, lynx, wolf and other animals are trapped for fur.<br><br>
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  • ...them ferment without the addition of sugars, [[acids]], enzymes, water, or other nutrients. [[Yeast]] consumes the sugars in the grapes and converts them in ...been confined to regions in which the fruits were native or introduced for other reasons.<br><br>
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  • Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other [[animals]], including cashmere from goats, [[mohair]] from goats, qiviut f ...stay together. Because of the crimp, wool fabrics have a greater bulk than other textiles, and retain air, which causes the product to retain heat. Insulati
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  • ...n recent years, however, expeller products have been handled mainly in the other forms described. However, extraction ‘expellers’ are still produced in In terms of the product itself there may be other less well-defined factors which will promote or retard the rate of oxidatio
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  • ...il and is the basis of vanaspati (‘vegetable ghee’) in India, Pakistan and other countries of the region. It is used in margarine and in substitutes for [[C <b>Other palm kernel oils</b><br>
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