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BS 2588-2:1992

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Portable sanitary pans for use in healthcare establishments Specification for reusable pans for commode chairs

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1992

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Classification of commode pans
4 Materials
5 Surface finish
6 Construction
7 Performance
8 Lid
9 Marking
Appendices
A Information to be supplied by the purchaser
B Rim test (for type 1 commode pans only)
C Strength and stability tests for commode pans
D Temperature stability test
Tables
1 Test methods and requirements for plastics materials
2 Test methods and requirements for the durability of
   the paint coatings on metal
3 Overall dimensions of commode pans
Figure
1 Schematic diagram of the test arrangements

Specifies materials, construction and performance requirements for Grade A pans designed to withstand sterilization at 134°C; Grade B disinfection at 100°C.

This British Standard specifies materials, construction and performance requirements for reusable sanitary pans intended for use with commode chairs.

GradeA pans are designed to withstand heat sterilization at 134°C; gradeB pans are capable of withstanding heat disinfection at 100°C.

NOTE1 Appendix A gives details of the information to be supplied by the purchaser to the manufacturer.

NOTE2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are given on the inside back cover.

Committee
CH/100
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/51368 DC. (04/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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