International Standard
ISO 11540:2021
Writing and marking instruments — Specification for caps to reduce the risk of asphyxiation
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ISO 11540:2021
Edition 3
2021-08
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ISO 11540:2021

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Abstract

This document specifies requirements to reduce the risk of asphyxiation from caps for writing and marking instruments. It relates to such instruments which in normal or foreseeable circumstances are likely to be used by children up to the age of 14 years.

This document is not applicable to the following:

—    writing and marking instruments which are designed or only intended for use by adults, e.g. jewellery pens, expensive fountain pens, professional technical pens;

—    transit caps for refills.

General information

  • Status
     : Published
    Publication date
     : 2021-08
    Stage
    : International Standard published [60.60]
  • Edition
     : 3
    Number of pages
     : 7
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 10
    ICS :
    97.180  97.190 
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