ASTM E1092

This specification covers the classification, physical requirements, and testing of disposable glass micro Folin pipets suitable for use in micro techniques for the estimation of blood sugar by the Folin method. The pipets shall be made of Type 1, Class B borosilicate glass, or Type 2 soda lime glass. The physical properties to which the pipets shall adhere are design, dimensions, graduation lines, pipet nomenclature, color coding, marking permanency, and lot control. The pipets shall also be tested for capacity accuracy and coefficient of variation, and marking permanency.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a glass disposable micro Folin pipet suitable for use in micro techniques for estimation of blood sugar by the Folin method.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
1769 Laboratory Glassware-Pipettes-Color Coding

Index Terms

disposable; glass; micro Folin; pipet

Citing ASTM Standards

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