BS 3970-1:1966
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Specification for steam sterilizers Sterilizers for porous loads
Hardcopy
English
28-08-1969
29-06-1990
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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CH/198
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Standard
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0
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British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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