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VAPOR TOP VALVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Special Packaging
OBS

A "vapor top" is a hole in the side of the body of the valve which allows a small amount of propellant to escape into the valve and mix with the product as it is dispensed. This helps to break up the spray into a fine mist.

Key term(s)
  • bleeder orifice valve
  • vapor phase top valve
  • vapor phase hole valve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Emballages spéciaux
OBS

Le corps de la valve, très généralement en matière plastique (...), d'une excellente résistance mécanique et d'une bonne inertie chimique, comporte parfois une prise de gaz additionnelle qui augmente l'effet de dispersion ou qui, pour les aérosols fonctionnant tête en bas, permet une vidange plus complète.

OBS

Prise de phase vapeur.

Spanish

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