BS EN 60721-3-1:1997

1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 General
4 Definitions
5 Classification of groups of environmental parameters
    and their severities
6 Sets of environmental condition class combinations
Tables
1 Classification of climatic conditions
2 Classification of special climatic conditions
3 Classification of biological conditions
4 Classification of chemically active substances
5 Classification of mechanically active substances
6 Classification of mechanical conditions
7 Sets of environmental class combinations
Figure 1
Annexes
A Summary of conditions covered by the classes
B Summary of conditions covered by the sets of class
    combinations
C Explanation of the environmental conditions in tropical
    areas as specified in classes 1K10 and 1K11
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European publications

Establishes groups of environmental parameters and their severities to which products together with their packaging are subjected when stored. Limited to those which may directly affect the products of their ultimate performance. Only environmental conditions as such are considered. No special description of the effects of these conditions on the products is given. Transfer during storage is not included. Environmental conditions directly related to fire or explosion and conditions related to ionizing radiation are excluded. Any unforeseen incidents are also excluded.