ASTM E 1566 : 2000 : R2019
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Standard Guide for Handling Hazardous Biological Materials in Liquid Nitrogen
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08-10-2023
Important note : All end users must be registered with an Account prior to user licenses being assigned.CONTAINED IN VOL. 11.06, 2015 Defines recommended procedures for maintaining and handling hazardous biological materials at liquid nitrogen temperatures.
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E 55
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| DocumentType |
Guide
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| Pages |
2
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| ProductNote |
Reconfirmed 2000
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
1.1This guide covers recommended procedures for maintaining and handling hazardous biological materials at liquid nitrogen temperatures.
1.2This guide covers the safety precautions recommended when handling material stored in liquid nitrogen.
1.3This guide does not cover the maintenance and handling of hazardous biological materials maintained at cryogenic temperatures in systems other than liquid nitrogen.
1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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