Abstract 

Specifies safety requirements for cap size, ventilated caps (vent area, air flow) and marking. Annex A describes the test for air flow. Caps which do not comply should have the instrument or its packaging labelled with a warning as to the dangers of asphyxiation from pen caps.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 1993-08
  • Edition : 1
    Number of pages : 4
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 10
    Technical product documentation
  • ICS :
    97.180
    Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment
    97.190
    Equipment for children

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