Definition of liquid as applicable to 1926.152.
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September 6, 1977
Mr. William F. Black
Vice President
J.W. Bateson Company, Inc.
100 C Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Mr. Black:
This is in response to your letter dated March 23, 1977, and confirms a recent telephone conversation with a member of my staff. Your letter concerned 29 CFR 1926.152 as it applies to Flintkote Trowel Mastic 710-23.