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NON FILMOGENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Chemistry
CONT

The best coating for a deck is a non-film-forming product such as a semi-transparent stain or penetrating finish. These finishes allow the grain of the wood to show, while still offering protection.

PHR

non film forming coating.

Key term(s)
  • non film forming product

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Chimie
DEF

Produit exclusivement utilisé sur bois, le pénétrant profondément et ne donnant pas le feuil habituel des peintures et vernis; il vieillit sans écaillage.

CONT

Hydrofuge incolore [...] Produit non filmogène, conserve l'aspect du support.

Key term(s)
  • non filmogène

Spanish

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