NEN EN ISO 11140-3 : 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Indicator system format
6 Performance requirements
7 Packaging and labelling
8 Quality assurance
Annex A (normative) Determination of strength
        after steam sterilization
Annex B (normative) Estimation of visual difference
        between colour of the substrate and the
        changed (or unchanged) indicator system by
        determination of relative reflectance density
Annex C (normative) Determination of indicator colour
        change on exposure to dry saturated steam
Annex D (normative) Determination of indicator colour
        change on exposure to dry heat
Annex E (normative) Accelerated ageing of test samples
Annex F (normative) Determination of transfer of indicator
        to standard test pack on processing
Annex G (normative) Determination of shelf life of the product
Annex H (normative) Steam exposure apparatus
Annex I (normative) Determination of sensitivity of the indicator
        to the presence of air
Annex J (normative) Air injection system
Annex K (normative) Standard test pack
Bibliography

Defines the requirements for chemical indicators to be used in the steam penetration test for steam sterilizers for wrapped goods, e.g. instruments and porous materials.