Recognized standard

F2003-02 (Reapproved 2015)

FDA recognition 8-200 · ASTM · Materials

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Recognition number 8-200
Designation F2003-02 (Reapproved 2015)
Title Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene after Gamma Irradiation in Air
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Apr 4, 2016
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 It is the intent of this practice to permit an investigator to evaluate the oxidative stability of UHMWPE materials as a function of processing and sterilization method. This practice describes a laboratory procedure for accelerated aging of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)…

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