What is BS 3878 - Specification for flexible PVC sheeting about?
BS 3878 is a European standard that outlines the requirements for flexible unsupported PVC sheeting intended for use in hospitals, of nominal thickness up to and including 900 µm to ensure that the necessary quality standards are achieved while manufacturing flexible PVC sheeting.
Who is BS 3878 - Specification for flexible PVC sheeting for?
BS 3878 on the specification for flexible PVC sheeting is useful for:
- Manufacturers of flexible PVC sheet
- Test centres or any person involved in the testing of flexible PVC sheet
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS 3878 - Specification for flexible PVC sheeting?
Flexible PVC sheeting plays a pivotal role in modern healthcare. A flexible PVC sheet is impermeable to germs and is easily cleaned and provides a single-use application. Due to its unique technical properties and low cost, PVC is the most widely used plastic material for disposable medical devices such as flexible tubing and flexible containers.
BS 3878 guides you regarding the composition, sampling, thickness, colour bleeding and visual examination of flexible PVC sheeting.
This assists in manufacturing flexible PVC sheeting that is durable and of high quality.
BS 3878 also provides recommended scheme for the selection of test pieces, a method for determining dimensional stability, a method for determining retention of embossed surface, a method for determining surface resistance, a method for determining resistance to extraction
by an oily medium, a method for determining resistance to extraction by soap solution, a method for determining sulphur stain resistance and limiting values for statistical control.
This assists in evaluating and improving the performance, durability and quality of flexible PVC sheeting.
With obedience and compliance to BS 3878, you can enhance the efficacy of flexible PVC sheeting for hospital use.