BS 2588-2:1992

This standard BS 2588-2:1992 Portable sanitary pans for use in healthcare establishments is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.140 Hospital equipment

This British Standard specifies materials, construction and performance requirements for reusable sanitary pans intended for use with commode chairs.

Grade A pans are designed to withstand heat sterilization at 134 °C; grade B pans are capable of withstanding heat disinfection at 100 °C.

NOTE 1 Appendix A gives details of the information to be supplied by the purchaser to the manufacturer.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are given on the inside back cover.

Specifies materials, construction and performance requirements for Grade A pans designed to withstand sterilization at 134°C; Grade B disinfection at 100°C.