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SIFT-PROOF [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Packaging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- siftproof
1, record 1, English, siftproof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sift-proof 2, record 1, English, sift%2Dproof
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a bag which has been lined to prevent leakage or sifting of finely divided contents. 1, record 1, English, - siftproof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bag must be rendered sift-proof by means of: -paper or polyethylene film bonded to the inner surface; -separate inner liner(s) of paper or plastic material. 2, record 1, English, - siftproof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Emballages
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- non tamisant
1, record 1, French, non%20tamisant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un sac qu'on a doublé afin de prévenir la fuite des matières pulvérulentes qu'il contient. 2, record 1, French, - non%20tamisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sac doit être rendu non tamisant à l'aide : -de papier ou d'un film en polyéthylène adhérant à la surface interne du sac; -d'une ou plusieurs doublures séparées de papier ou de matière plastique. 1, record 1, French, - non%20tamisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'étanchéité (et non-tamisage). L'emballage concernant les liquides doit être étanche; les matières pulvérulentes ne doivent pas tamiser. 3, record 1, French, - non%20tamisant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-05-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
- Packaging in Paperboard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sift-proof sealing 1, record 2, English, sift%2Dproof%20sealing
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sealing of powdered products in cartons that will not lose their contents at the store or at home. 2, record 2, English, - sift%2Dproof%20sealing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
- Emballages en carton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fermeture non tamisante
1, record 2, French, fermeture%20non%20tamisante
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir "sift-proof" : "non tamisant" dans "Instructions techniques pour la sécurité du transport aérien des marchandises dangereuses", publié par l'OACI. 1, record 2, French, - fermeture%20non%20tamisante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sift-proof seal 1, record 3, English, sift%2Dproof%20seal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A closure on cartons of powdered products made in such a way that they will not lose their contents at the store or at home. 2, record 3, English, - sift%2Dproof%20seal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fermeture non tamisante
1, record 3, French, fermeture%20non%20tamisante
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir "sift-proof" : "non tamisant" dans "Instructions techniques pour la sécurité du transport aérien des marchandises dangereuses", publié par l'OACI. 1, record 3, French, - fermeture%20non%20tamisante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sift-proof closure
1, record 4, English, sift%2Dproof%20closure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a bag whose top is sealed with a double fold of the plies. 2, record 4, English, - sift%2Dproof%20closure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The double fold closer interlocks bag plies by slitting and separating the outer ply, folding inner plies twice, and then overlapping and hot-melt gluing the outer ply across the fold. 1, record 4, English, - sift%2Dproof%20closure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fermeture étanche
1, record 4, French, fermeture%20%C3%A9tanche
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit de la fermeture d'un sac. Créé d'après "siftproof bottom bag" : "sac à fond étanche", tiré du Vocabulaire des sacs de Normand Côte, OLF, 1982, p. 67. 1, record 4, French, - fermeture%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-08-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Packaging Techniques
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sift-proof packaging
1, record 5, English, sift%2Dproof%20packaging
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One which prevents the escape of powdered material. 1, record 5, English, - sift%2Dproof%20packaging
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- emballage non tamisant
1, record 5, French, emballage%20non%20tamisant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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