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GLYCOL PROPIONATE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visor
1, record 1, English, visor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- window 2, record 1, English, window
correct
- lens 2, record 1, English, lens
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a face shield, made of clear plastic, that protects the face. 3, record 1, English, - visor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Face shields are the easiest type of personal protective equipment(PPE) to make. They typically consist of just two parts : a visor that covers the face and which is usually made of plastics such as polycarbonate, propionate, acetate, polyvinyl chloride(PVC), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol(PETG) ;and a method of holding the visor in place, such as a headband or strap. 4, record 1, English, - visor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vizor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visière
1, record 1, French, visi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un écran facial, faite de plastique transparent, qui protège le visage. 2, record 1, French, - visi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vestimenta de protección
- Instrumental médico
- Protección de las personas
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- visera
1, record 1, Spanish, visera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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