humidifiant

Traductions

• anglais

  Date : 1983

  Définition

  A hygroscopic liquid used to maintain constant moisture content in materials with which it is mixed or associated. Common types are glycerol, some glycols, sorbitol. etc.
  
  A substance controlling the water content of a product.

  Note :

  Humectants are used chiefly in tobacco, as a top dressing on leather and plastic products, in textile products, and in cosmetic preparations (skin creams and lotions). When not actually mixed with the materials, they are able to keep the humidity reasonably constant in small containers for tobacco, etc.

  Terme :

  1. humectant