BS EN ISO 8282:1997

1 Scope
2 Normative reference
3 Classification
4 Requirements
4.1 Construction
4.2 Adjustment
4.3 Mercury leakage
4.4 Filling
4.5 Accuracy and performance
4.5.1 Mercury and/or alloy powder dispensers
4.5.2 Alloy tablet dispensers
4.6 Stability
4.7 Cleaning
5 Sampling
6 Test methods
6.1 Visual inspection
6.2 Construction
6.3 Mercury leakage
6.3.1 Static
6.3.2 Functional
6.3.3 Type 4 devices
6.4 Filling
6.5 Accuracy and performance
6.5.1 Mercury and/or alloy powder dispensers
6.5.2 Alloy tablet dispensers
6.6 Stability
6.7 Cleaning
7 Manufacturer's instructions
7.1 Loading
7.2 Operation
7.3 Cleaning and maintenance
7.4 Mercury delivered
7.5 Tablet dimensions
7.6 Identification
7.7 Caution statement
8 Marking
8.1 Marking on label and package
8.2 Marking of dispensers
9 Packaging
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their relevant European
         publications

Defines requirements and methods of test for devices used to dispense dental amalgam alloys and/or mercury, including the dispensing portion of devices for dispensing the correct portions of alloy and mercury in addition to mixing the amalgam in a single continuous operation. Does not define requirements and methods of test for the efficacy of mixing.

This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods for devices used for dispensing dental amalgam alloys and/or mercury. It includes the dispensing portion of devices which dispense the correct portions of alloy and mercury as well as mix the amalgam in a single, continuous operation.

It does not specify requirements and test methods for the efficacy of mixing.