scope:

This Standard specifies clinical glass thermometers for measuring human body temperatures (hereafter referred to as thermometers). This Standard is applicable to thermometers having the following functions and construction:

a) thermometers having a stop point and a sealed liquid metal other than mercury as temperature-sensitive liquid;

b) thermometers the measuring unit of which is degree Celsius or centigrade (°C).

Annex A and Annex B are applied to the thermometers which are specified measuring instruments under the Measurement Act.

WARNING Persons carrying out tests based on this Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices.

NOTE: For thermometers in which mercury is sealed as temperature-sensitive liquid and which are produced and imported until December 31,2020, JIS T 4206: 2014 applies.