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PULL-PUSH CLOSURE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- push-pull closure
1, record 1, English, push%2Dpull%20closure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- push and pull cap 2, record 1, English, push%20and%20pull%20cap
correct
- pull-push closure 3, record 1, English, pull%2Dpush%20closure
correct
- pull-push dispensing cap 4, record 1, English, pull%2Dpush%20dispensing%20cap
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Convenience closures provide ready access to liquids, powders, flakes, and granules for products that are poured, squeezed, sprinkled, sprayed, or pumped from their containers. There are five types of convenience closures : spout, plug-orifice, applicator, dispensing-fitment, and spray and pump types .... Valve-spout closures, such as the "push-pull" closure, are opened and closed in a straight-line, vertical fashion .... 5, record 1, English, - push%2Dpull%20closure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 6, record 1, English, - push%2Dpull%20closure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capsule à capuchon «tire-pousse»
1, record 1, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20capuchon%20%C2%ABtire%2Dpousse%C2%BB
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capsule deux pièces composée d'une partie vissante sur laquelle est monté un capuchon, suivant le principe «tire-pousse», qui permet l'accès au produit contenu dans le flacon (sauces froides, ketchups, moutardes ...). 1, record 1, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20capuchon%20%C2%ABtire%2Dpousse%C2%BB
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle est conçue pour des emballages souples, pressables, à effet barrière, de petite contenance et perdus. 1, record 1, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20capuchon%20%C2%ABtire%2Dpousse%C2%BB
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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