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PAINT THINNER [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

Any volatile liquid used for reducing the viscosity of coating compositions or components: may consist of a simple solvent, or diluent or a mixture of solvents and diluents.

OBS

thinner: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Liquide simple ou mixte, volatil dans des conditions de séchage déterminées, miscible limitativement ou totalement au milieu de suspension, incorporé aux peintures ou vernis en cours de fabrication ou ajouté au moment de l'emploi pour obtenir les caractéristiques d'application requises.

OBS

diluant : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
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