Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Indicator system format
6 Performance requirements
7 Packaging and labeling
8 Quality assurance
Annex A (normative) - Determination of
                      strength after steam sterilization
Annex B (normative) - Estimation of visual
                      difference between colour of
                      the substrate and the changed
                      (or unchanged) indicator system
                      by determination of relative
                      reflectance density
Annex C (normative) - Determination of
                      indicator colour change on
                      exposure to dry saturated
                      steam
Annex D (normative) - Determination of
                      indicator colour change on
                      exposure to dry heat
Annex E (normative) - Accelerated ageing
                      of test samples
Annex F (normative) - Determination of
                      transfer of indicator to
                      standard test pack on
                      processing
Annex G (normative) - Determination of
                      shelf life of the product
Annex H (normative) - Steam exposure apparatus
Annex I (normative) - Determination of sensitivity
                      of the indicator to the
                      presence of air
Annex J (normative) - Air injection system
Annex K (normative) - Standard test pack
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes the requirements for chemical indicators to be used in the steam penetration test for steam sterilizers for wrapped goods, e.g. instruments and porous materials.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Canadian Standards Association
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