BS 3970-1:1966
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for steam sterilizers Sterilizers for porous loads
Hardcopy
06-29-1990
English
08-28-1969
Rectangular and cylindrical pressure steam sterilizers for dressings (e.g. towels, gowns), rubber equipment (e.g. gloves) and instruments and utensils wrapped in porous material. Operation is with saturated steam at a maximum pressure of 32 lbf/in2 gauge (2.25 kgf/cm2) (136.0°C). Provision for a reduced pressure (vacuum) prior to the admission of steam, and for drying the load after sterilization. Control of sterilizers fully automatic.
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