Dictionary of Automotive Terms Abbreviations

DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Ms"

MS: Abbreviation for Military Standards. The overriding characteristic of MS fasteners compared to commercial products is the extensive inspection and lot traceability for MS, guaranteeing the chemical, physical and dimensional qualities. While commercial fasteners may look similar and happen to pass many tests given MS products, the commercial fasteners lack the pedigree of guaranteed quality for chemical, physical and dimensional aspects that users who order MS fasteners rely on.

MSDS: Acronym for Material safety data sheet - a document that provides pertinent information and a profile of a particular hazardous substance or mixture. An MSDS is normally developed by the manufacturer or formulator of the hazardous substance or mixture. The MSDS is required to be made available to employees and operators whenever there is the likelihood of the hazardous substance or mixture being introduced into the workplace. Some manufacturers prepare MSDS for products that are NOT considered to be hazardous to show that the product or substance is NOT hazardous.

MS oil: Motor Severe oil used in engines that operate under heavy loads and at high speeds. MS oil is required for automotive engines.

Mss point: (minimum stable signal) Best superheat setting which will provide constant or little temperature change at the thermostatic expansion valve temperature sensing element while the system is running.

MSTIP: Acronym for Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program. A serial levy approved by Washington County voters in 1986, 1989 and 1995 to pay for much-needed capital improvements to the transportation system. In 1997, the voters approved Measure 50 making the MSTIP levy part of the county's permanent property tax rate, but at a reduced level.