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very low boiling point substance (refrigerant) flow in cycle, and absorbs heat
from the immediate surroundings, thereby producing the cooling effect (also
known as the refrigerating effect).
Roll Coating. A process of coating, spreading and impregnating fabrics,
paper or other materials as they are passed directly through a tank or trough
containing flammable or combustible liquids, or over the surface of a roller
revolving partially submerged in a flammable or combustible liquid.
Safety Can. An approved container, of not more than eighteen and nine
tenths liter (18.9ℓ)-capacity having a spring-closing lid and spout cover and so
designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire
exposure.
Safety Factor. Is the ratio of the design burst pressure to the maximum
working pressure and shall not be less than four (4).
Salvage Yards or Shops. An inclusive term that refers to wrecking yards, junk
yards or waste material handling plants/shops, which can be used
interchangeably.
Self-Closing Doors. Automatic closing doors that are designed to confine
smoke and heat and delay the spread of fire.
Smelting. Refers to the process of melting or fusing metallic ores or
compounds so as to separate impurities from pure metals.
Smoke Developed Rating. Refers to the rating of a combustible materials
based on the density and volume of smoke developed within a certain
period of time when its surfaces are ignited.
Smoking Area. A designated area where smoking is permitted within
premises where smoking is otherwise generally prohibited.
Solvents or Liquid Classifications. A method of classifying solvents or liquids
according to the following:
Class I Solvents. Liquids having a flash point below thirty seven and eight
tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C).
Class II Solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above thirty seven and
eight tenths degrees Celsius (37.8°C) and below sixty degrees Celsius
(60°C).
Class IIIA Solvents. Liquids having a flash point at or above sixty degrees
Celsius (60°C) and below ninety three and three-tenths degrees Celsius
(93.3°C).
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