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BS 3970-1:1966

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Specification for steam sterilizers Sterilizers for porous loads

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-08-1969

Superseded date

29-06-1990

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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.

Committee
CH/198
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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