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spill containment berm [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environment
CONT

The spill containment berm is a portable, flexible spill containment unit for fuel, chemical and water spills.

OBS

Berms for spill containment are typically manufactured from PVC [polyvinyl chloride] or geomembrane fabric that provide a barrier to keep spills from reaching the ground or navigable waterways.

OBS

spill containment berm: Usually, this term is used to refer to a flexible spill containment device.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Environnement
DEF

Récipient à fond plat, pliable et démontable, qui sert à contenir les fuites de liquides susceptibles de contaminer l'environnement.

Spanish

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