What is ISO 22486-Definitions and standard conditions for water pipe tobacco smoking machine about?
ISO 22486 is an international standard that covers definitions and standard conditions for water pipe tobacco smoking machines which enable operational safety and performance for smoking machines.
ISO 22486 defines smoking parameters and specifies the standard conditions to be provided for the routine analytical machine smoking of water pipe tobacco, where the water pipe tobacco sample is electrically heated only and not combusted.
ISO 22486 specifies the requirements for a routine analytical smoking machine complying with the standard conditions.
ISO 22486 is only applicable for water pipe tobacco used in devices known as “arghile”, “hookah”, “nargile” or “shisha” in which tobacco is heated, not combusted.
Note: ISO 22486 does not apply to -
- Other types of water pipe tobacco that are used in other devices such as “Chinese water pipe”
Who is ISO 22486-Definitions and standard conditions for water pipe tobacco smoking machine for?
ISO 22486 on definitions and standard conditions for water pipe tobacco smoking machine applies to:
- Manufacturers of tobacco water pipes
- Dealers and importers of tobacco water pipes
- Testing houses and labs for tobacco water pipes
Why should you use ISO 22486-Definitions and standard conditions for water pipe tobacco smoking machine?
Water pipe smoking has now spread in European countries and the US. Certain requirements, which are addressed here, are based on experience and knowledge gained from the use of analytical water pipe tobacco smoking machines. This is intended to lead to a better understanding of the products used and contribute to better consumer information.
ISO 22486 provides you guidance on standard conditions which includes machine pressure drop, puff duration, puff volume, puff frequency, puff profile, restricted smoking and puff number which enables the standardization of operations in water pipe tobacco smoking machines.
ISO 22486 also provides you guidance on the specification of water pipe which includes water pipe tobacco holder, water pipe head, bottle, suction tube, plate and windshield position, connection tube and heating device which ensure the quality of tobacco water pipes.
Guidance in ISO 22486 enables you to enhance the operational safety and integrity of water pipe tobacco smoking machines and enables you to impart all the necessary information to consumers