Low-priced stock that sells at less than $1.00 per share. Often highly-speculative and volatile, such as start-up mining companies. While, in general, penny stock are considered high-risk securities, some penny stock mature into less-speculative investments. All penny stock are traded over-the-counter.
In its natural form, cork is also a very good fire retardant, although cork dust is actually extremely flammable (because here the cell structure has been broken down). Impermeable: Cork has a magic chemical in its cell membrane that makes it completely impermeable to liquids and gases.
by Robert C. Lehrman on July 13, 2009. Bacardi revamped its 151 proof rum labels in May. At almost 76% alcohol, this rum is of course flammable as well as potent. The labeling includes not less than eight warnings to this effect. The bottle also includes a flame arrester.