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BS 5223-3:1976

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Specification for hospital bedding Flexible polyurethane pillows

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-1976

$268.61
Including GST where applicable

Dimensions, masses, materials, construction, physical requirements for foam and pillow coverings, packaging, for pillows for use by all patients except those under one year old. Optional requirements for sterilization and disinfection of pillows.

Committee
TCI/66
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 75/60727 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

This Part of this British Standard sets out the requirements for flexible polyurethane foam head pillows with permanent fabric covers for use in hospitals by all patients except those under one year of age.

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN 62516-2:2011 Identical

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