AS 2869-2008 pdf free download

AS 2869-2008 pdf free download.Tampons – Menstrual.
5 MATERIALS
5.1 Permissible malerials
Tampons should be manufactured from cellulosic materials (such as cotton and viscose rayon). or synthetic textile polymers. either singly or in combination, provided that adequate testing does not demonstrate a hazard. Polyester foan shall not be used. Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) shall not be added to tampons.
NOTE: Although in-vitro studies have indicated that polyester foam and not CMC may he responsible for enhancing the production of TSST-I toxin under certain test conditions, high absorbency per se has been implicated in some epiderniological studies. It was therefore decided to prohibit the use of polyester foam, and to prohibit the addition of CMC to tampons. This requirement is in recognition of the fact that, although naturally occurring low background levels may be present. CMC is not added to tampons as there are consumer concerns about this substance. Concern has also been expressed about acrylate modified rayons, Where such materials are used, evidence is required that no demonstrable hazard exists.
5.2 Freedom from toxic and irritant effect
Tampons shall not contain ingredients in sufficient concentration to cause a toxic or irritant reaction when used as directed.
NOTE: A suitable method is given in AS ISO 10993.10.
5.3 Freedom from impurities
No foreign matter shall be evident when the material is visually inspected.
5.4 I:th, soluble substances
5.4.1 Requirement
When the tampon material, excluding the withdrawal cord, is tested in accordance with AS 200 1.3.4 with diethyl ether as solvent, and two 5 g samples as described in Clause 5.4.2. the material shall contain less than 0.5% ether soluble substances.
5.4.2 Test specimen
Prepare the test specimen as follows:
(a) Avoiding contamination, tease two or more tampons apart. removing the withdrawal cord from the body of the tampon. This may require the use of a cutting device as some tampons have the withdrawal cord sewn to the body of the tampon.
(b) Remove sufficient fibrous material to make up a pooled specimen of mass approximately 5 g.
WARINC: FOR LAHORATOR’ PRACTICES ANI) I’RF.CAUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THIS TEST SEE ASINZS 2243.1 AND AS/NZS 2243.2.AS 2869-2008 pdf free download.