AS 2869:2022 specifies requirements for menstrual tampons, including the specific absorptive capacity, microbial content, withdrawal cord pull strength and water repellency, marking and packaging. It also provides sample information to be included in an accompanying leaflet, such as information about toxic shock syndrome, precautions and instructions for correct use.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
4.1 Permissible materials
4.2 Freedom from toxic and irritant effect
4.3 Freedom from impurities
5 Design requirements
5.1 Length of withdrawal cord
5.2 Applicator
6 Performance requirements
6.1 Absorptive capacity
6.2 Additions to test report
6.3 Invalid test
6.4 Pull strength of withdrawal cord and its attachment point
