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Record 1 2003-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

Alternative products and services currently exist and consumer selection will eventually influence market forces in the preferred direction. For example, fiberglass insulation, though not as efficient as polyurethane foam, can be used as a suitable substitute; egg containers do not require foamed plastics. Propane is currently used as a refrigerant in many recreational sites. Aerosol products, in many instances, are now propelled by hydrocarbons. However, these alternative products and services do incur a price to pay, be it efficiency, safety or simply consumer preference.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

Tout article, proposé sur le marché, pouvant remplacer une substance chimique interdite, ou un produit qui contient la substance interdite, sans toutefois présenter les mêmes inconvénients.

OBS

Le distributeur mécanique d'aérosol est un produit de remplacement des CFC employés comme gaz propulseurs; il s'agit, dans ce cas, d'un dispositif qui remplace une substance chimique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
Key term(s)
  • substituto
  • substitutivo
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Record 2 1996-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inventory and Material Management
OBS

Term and equivalent used in the 1994 version of the Supply Manual produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
OBS

Terme et équivalent provenant de la version 1994 du Guide des approvisionnements, édition non paginée, de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

Spanish

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