Non-biological systems for use in sterilizers - Specification for indicator systems and process challenge devices for use in performance testing for small sterilizers Type B and Type S1 Scope This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and test methods for non biological indicator systems, including the process challenge devices within which they are intended to function, to be used for testing the steam penetration performance of small steam sterilizers, Type B or Type S where appropriate. The test systems specified are intended for use only in small steam sterilizers Type B conforming to prEN 13060 2 and having

BS EN 60068-1 includes a series of methods for environmental testing along with their appropriate severities and prescribes various atmospheric conditions for measurements and tests designed to assess the ability of specimens to perform under expected conditions of transportation

Environmental indicators

and the management of alarm conditions when they occur in order to reduce the nuisance factor and waste of resources in responding to false alarms

as well as specific industry sectors

A calibration of the force-measuring system of the testing machine

Wood preservative solutions containing bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide are usually formulated with technical grade material containing at least 95 % bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide

This part of BS 6767 gives recommendations for the design and installation of services

BS 1041-5 discusses the principles of radiation pyrometry

As a minimum

10 Accelerated polishing of specimens

Water trough barriers are designed and arranged in such a way that explosions are prevented from spreading through dangerous chain reactions and incipient explosions do not become detonations

BS EN 3936 specifies the requirements relating to Nickel base alloy NI-B21001 (NiCr15B4) Filler metal for brazing Powder or paste for aerospace applications