ASTM D3738-84(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM D3738-84(2004) Standard Specification for Rubber-Coated Cloth Hospital Sheeting
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ASTM D3738
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers rubber-coated cloth sheeting intended for use in the protection of mattresses on hospital beds.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section , of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D3393 Specification for Coated Fabrics--Waterproofness
U.S. Government Document
FoodandDrugAdministr Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 177 or Part 182Keywords
hospital sheeting; rubber-coated cloth; Cloth sheeting; Consumer products--specifications; Hospitals; Medical materials/applications--specifications; Rubber medical/surgical applications--specifications; Rubber-/plastic-coated fabric--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.140 (Hospital equipment); 97.160 (Home textiles. Linen)
DOI: 10.1520/D3738-84R04
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