This part of BS 2646 specifies requirements for the design, construction, safety and performance
of autoclaves for operation with saturated steam and for operation under vacuum (subject to
external pressure).
This part of BS 2646 covers laboratory autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which
could be infected with organisms, the sterilization of growth media or other materials required for
the operation of a laboratory.
This part of BS 2646 does not apply to sterilizers or disinfectors used for pharmaceutical production
or medical purposes directly concerned with patient care.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.