BSI - BS 3970-1
Specification for steam sterilizers. Sterilizers for porous loads
Organization: | BSI |
Publication Date: | 20 January 1966 |
Status: | inactive |
ICS Code (Sterilizing equipment): | 11.080.10 |
scope:
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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