This European Standard specifies performance criteria for centrifuges used in biotechnological processes with respect toThe potential risks of microorganisms in use forThe worker orThe environmentThis European Standard applies whereThe intended use of the centrifuges includes hazardous or potentially hazardous microorganisms used in biotechnological processes and/or where exposure of the worker orThe environment to such microorganisms is restricted for reasons of safety.This European Standard applies to centrifuges with no auxiliary equipment It also applies to centrifuge systems equipped with all necessary auxiliary equipment for example valves, probes, filters and steam traps, necessary for operation of centrifuges and to accomplish cleaning and sterilization
EN 12884:1999 history
1999EN 12884:1999 Biotechnology - Performance criteria for centrifuges