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BS 2646-1 – Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories

This part of BS 2646 specifies requirements for the design, construction, safety and performanceof autoclaves for operation with saturated steam and for operation under vacuum (subject toexternal pressure).

This part of BS 2646 covers laboratory autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material whichcould be infected with organisms, the sterilization of growth media or other materials required forthe operation of a laboratory.

This part of BS 2646 does not apply to sterilizers or disinfectors used for pharmaceutical productionor medical purposes directly concerned with patient care.

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