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ISO 16232-1:2007
Scope
This part of ISO 16232 defines the vocabulary used in the characterization and measurement of particulate
contamination of parts, components, sub-assemblies and assemblies constituting the fluid circuits of internal
combustion engines of road vehicles.
This applies to all components that may come into contact with a liquid (e.g. oil, fuel, air conditioning
refrigerant, coolant), a solid lubricant or a gas (intake air).
Unless otherwise specified, this International Standard deals with particulate cleanliness only. It does not
therefore cover appearance defects or contamination by liquid or gas materials.
It covers the amount and the nature of residual particulate contaminants resulting from the whole
manufacturing processes and from the environment.
ISO 16232-1:2007 Referenced Document
ISO 14644-1:1999 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments - Part 1: Classification of air cleanliness
ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality management systems - Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2000 for automotive production and relevant service part organizations
ISO 16232-1:2007 history
2007ISO 16232-1:2007 Road vehicles - Cleanliness of components of fluid circuits - Part 1: Vocabulary