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F1855-00 (Reapproved 2019)

FDA recognition 8-358 · ASTM · Materials

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Recognition number 8-358
Designation F1855-00 (Reapproved 2019)
Title Standard Specification for Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) for Medical Applications
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This specification covers polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin for medical applications. This specification provides requirements and associated test methods for a form of this thermoplastic which is intended for use in manufacturing medical devices, instrumentation or components thereof. 1.2 As will…

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