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Record 1 2014-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
CONT

There are three basic elements in any maintenance program for portable fire extinguishers :(1) checking on the mechanical parts of the device...(2) the amount and condition of the extinguishing agent, and(3) the condition of the expelling means.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
OBS

[extincteurs à liquide ignifuge] vérifications-conservation : Vérification du niveau des charges. État de conservation difficile à vérifier (remplacement périodique des charges).

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

An elastometer base preparation which is applied to fabricated rubber products as a preserving agent against cracking, checking, hardening or other forms of deterioration occurring during storage, use or exposure to weather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

Sur le modèle d'enduit à courroie.

Spanish

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