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  2. 1,2-Dichloroethane - Wikipedia

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    The chemical compound 1,2-dichloroethane, commonly known as ethylene dichloride (EDC), is a chlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a colourless liquid with a chloroform -like odour . The most common use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in the production of vinyl chloride , which is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, furniture and automobile ...

  3. Wine preservatives - Wikipedia

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    Wine contains natural preservatives such as tannin, sugar and alcohol, [2] and can be preserved through physical preservation methods, such as storage at an appropriate temperature. [3] However, bacterial growth is still possible, so chemical preservatives are added to most wines.

  4. 1,2-Dichloroethane (data page) - Wikipedia

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    This page provides supplementary chemical data on 1,2-dichloroethane. Structure and properties. Structure and properties Index of refraction, [1] n D: 1.4448

  5. Dichloroethane - Wikipedia

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    Dichloroethane can refer to either of two isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C 2 H 4 Cl 2: 1,1-Dichloroethane (ethylidene chloride) 1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride)

  6. 1,1-Dichloroethylene - Wikipedia

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    1,1-Dichloroethylene, commonly called vinylidene chloride or 1,1-DCE, is an organochloride with the molecular formula CCl 2 CH 2.It is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor. Like most chlorocarbons, it is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. 1,1-DCE was the precursor to the original clingwrap, Saran, for food, but this application has been phased

  7. Preservative - Wikipedia

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    The preservation of foods has evolved greatly over the centuries and has been instrumental in increasing food security. The use of preservatives other than traditional oils, salts, paints, [ clarification needed ] etc. in food began in the late 19th century, but was not widespread until the 20th century.

  8. Biopreservation - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, the hurdle effect of food preservation, such as by adding lactic acid bacteria and salt to a food product, is illustrated and described. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] This figure illustrates the pathway of food preservation followed by lactic acid bacteria involving nisin , as well as the pathway of food preservation followed by salt.

  9. Cork taint - Wikipedia

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    Chemical structure of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), the compound primarily responsible for cork taint. Cork taint is a broad term referring to an off-odor and off-flavor wine fault [1] arising from the presence of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA), a chemical compound that represents one of the strongest off-flavors, and one "generated naturally in foods/beverages", in particular wines, that ...