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Document ID (ISN)27560
CIS number 77-1404
ISSN - Serial title 0024-9149 - Machine-outil
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
Title Safety shoes: a new material for soles
Original title Chaussures de sécurité: un nouveau matériau de semelage. [in French]
Bibliographic information Apr. 1977, No.340, p.109.
Abstract This article discusses the use of Softane (a polyurethane) as a material for safety shoe soles. Qualities: resistance to cuts and abrasion, flex strength, shock absorption, resistance to chemicals, good electrical insulation, lightness, flexibility, comfort, good adherence. Contraindications: temperatures above 100°C, concentrated acids and bases, special organic solvents (dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, ketones).
Descriptors (primary) safety shoes; personal protective equipment
Descriptors (secondary) polyurethanes; description of equipment
Document type -
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Foot and leg protection
Personal protection