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BS 6255:1989

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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 plain sterilization paper for medical use

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-11-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1990

£120.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Materials and manufacture
3. Performance
4. Sampling
5. Packaging
6. Marking of packages
Appendices
A. Method for determination of fluorescence
B. Method for determination of water repellency
C. Method for determination of drape
D. Method for determination of methylene blue
    particulate penetration
Table
1. Summary of performance requirements and test
    methods
Figures
1. Circuit diagram of apparatus for methylene blue
    particulate penetration
2. Test piece holder for methylene blue particulate
    penetration test

Requirements for materials, performance, packaging and marking for paper used as a sterile field and as a wrap for sterile packs of dressings and instruments intended for steam sterilization.

Committee
CH/198
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 3970-1:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for general requirements
BS EN 868-1:1997 Packaging materials and systems for medical devices which are to be sterilized General requirements and test methods
BS 7254-3:1990 Orthopaedic implants Recommendations for care and handling
BS 3970-5:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for low temperature steam disinfectors

BS 4415-2:1986 Determination of the tensile properties of paper and board Constant rate of elongation method
BS 6538-2:1985 Air permeance of paper and board Method for determination of air permeance using the Bendtsen apparatus
BS 2924-1:1983 Aqueous extracts of paper, board and pulp Method for determination of pH
BS 2922-1:1985 Strength of wet paper and board. Method for determination of the bursting strength of paper and board after immersion in water
BS 2924-4:1990 Aqueous extracts of paper, board and pulp General method for determination of water-soluble chlorides
BS 2924-3:1990 Aqueous extracts of paper, board and pulp Titrimetric method for determination of water-soluble sulphates

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