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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Wetting Agents
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Humectantes
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Umectantes
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Synonyms English:
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Humectants
Hydrating Agents
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Tree Number:
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D27.720.877.974
VS2.001.003.004.005.022
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Definition English:
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A surfactant that renders a surface wettable by water or enhances the spreading of water over the surface; used in foods and cosmetics; important in contrast media; also with contact lenses, dentures, and some prostheses. Synonyms: humectants; hydrating agents. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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D25-26 qualif; also called "hydrating agents" but do not confuse these with intravenous solutions for rehydrating dehydrated subjects
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History Note English:
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91(75); was see under SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS 1975-90
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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15307
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Unique Identifier:
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D014906
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