3.8 Drainage time
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3.8 Drainage time

  3.8.1 The drainage time should be determined according to paragraph 3.7.3 above, after having determined the expansion ratio.

  3.8.2 The test should be carried out with simulated seawater at about 20ēC having the characteristics stated in paragraph 3.7.3 above.

Parent topic: 3 Tests for Type Approval of Foam Concentrates
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