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SPONGE WOOD [2 records]

Record 1 1988-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Heat (Physics)
CONT

A non-flammable latex adhesive designed for indoor installation of felt backed vinyl sheet goods, linoleum, vinyl asbestos tile, rubber tile, sponge back carpet, latex backed carpets and jute. Use over lining felt, plywood, or wood hardboard panelling of underlayment quality and concrete above, on or below grade.... Freeze-thaw stability :-12 degrees C or higher.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Chaleur (Physique)
CONT

Colle de latex ininflammable conçue pour installation intérieure de feuilles de vinyle à dossier de feutre, linoléum, carreaux d'amiante-vinyle ou caoutchouc, tapis à dossier spongieux, latex et jute. Utiliser sur un support de feutre, contreplaqué, sous-plancher de bois dur et surfaces de béton à tout niveau. (...) Stabilité gel-dégel : -12 degrés C ou plus.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Housework
CONT

Basic construction was the same on all [sponge] mops : a wood or metal handle; a plastic and/or steel wringing device; and a "mop-head"(or squeezer-plus-sponge mechanism).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
  • Ménage
DEF

Balai muni d'une éponge et d'un système d'essorage, qui permet le lavage des sols en gardant les mains au sec.

Spanish

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