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This specification describes requirements and test methods for the physical properties of manual toothbrushes in order to promote the safety of these products for their intended use. Also specified is a test method for determining the resistance of the tufted portion of manual toothbrushes to deflection. This specification is a modified adoption of ISO 20126:2005, Dentistry - Manual toothbrushes - General requirements and test methods and ISO 22254:2005, Dentistry - Manual toothbrushes - Resistance of tufted portion to deflection.