1.1 This specification covers reusable phase-change-type clinical thermometers.
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1299-96(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM F895 Standard Test Method for Agar Diffusion Cell Culture Screening for Cytotoxicity
ASTM E1299-96(2023) history
2023ASTM E1299-96(2023) Standard Specification for Reusable Phase-Change-Type Fever Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Human Temperature
1996ASTM E1299-96(2016) Standard Specification for Reusable Phase-Change-Type Fever Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Human Temperature
1996ASTM E1299-96(2010) Standard Specification for Reusable Phase-Change-Type Fever Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Human Temperature
1996ASTM E1299-96(2002) Standard Specification for Reusable Phase-Change-Type Fever Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Human Temperature
1996ASTM E1299-96 Standard Specification for Reusable Phase-Change-Type Fever Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Human Temperature