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ABSOLUTE VAPOUR PRESSURE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
CONT

Any product, material or substance contained under pressure, including compressed gas, dissolved gas or gas liquefied by compression or refrigeration, that has ... an absolute vapour pressure greater than 294 kilopascals (2.90 atmospheres) at 50[degrees C] ... [shall be included in Class A of the hazardous materials classification].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
CONT

"liquide inflammable" : liquide ayant un point d'éclair inférieur à 37.8 [degrés C) et une pression de vapeur absolue ne dépassent par 275.8 kPa à 37.8 [degrés C].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
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