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BS 3704:1989

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for natural rubber latex condoms

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-1996

Superseded by

BS EN 600:1996

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Condom type
3 Design
4 Dimensions
5 Wall thickness
6 Tensile properties
7 Freedom from holes and visible defects
8 Colour fastness
9 Packaging and labelling
Appendices
A References sampling plans and compliance levels for
   assessing compliance of condoms with this British
   Standard
B Guidance on determination of properties of condoms
   that have been stored after purchase
C Method for determination of length
D Method for determination of width
E Method for determination of wall thickness
F Method for determination of tensile properties
G Method for accelerated ageing
H Method of testing for holes and visible defects
J Method for detremination of colour fastness
K Guidance on the storage of condoms and the use of
   lubricants
Tables
1 Classification of condoms
2 Dimensions
Figures
1 Mandrell for determining length of condom
2 Designation of sections for measuring wall thickness
3 Suitable mount for use in the test for holes

Requirements for condoms supplied in consumer packages and designed and intended for use during vaginal sexual intercourse.

Committee
CH/157
DevelopmentNote
BS DRAFT 92/50037 DC REFERS TO A NEW REVISION. Approved under the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987. BS DRAFT 93/508712 DC REFERS TO AMD
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
46
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 4074:2015 Similar to

ISO 4074-7:1996 Rubber condoms — Part 7: Oven conditioning
ISO 4074-2:1994 Rubber condoms Part 2: Determination of length
BS 6001-1:1972 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes Specification for sampling plans indexed by acceptable quality level (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
ISO 4074-3:1994 Rubber condoms Part 3: Determination of width
ISO 4074-4:1980 Rubber condoms — Part 4: Determination of colour fastness

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