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Liquid substances

Liquid substances

Created OnFebruary 7, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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are those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 2.8 kPa/cm2 when at a temperature of 37.8°C.

Related:

  • True vapour pressure (TVP)
  • Flammable liquid
  • Reid vapour pressure (RVP)
  • Vapour pressure
  • Vapour emission control system (VECS)
  • Grab discharge

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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