This British Standard specifies requirements for the physical properties and performance of both rubber and PVC hot water bottles, designed for complete or partial filling with hot water by the user.
BS EN ISO 527-1 Plastics. Determination of tensile properties - General principles*, 2019-09-30 Update
BS EN ISO 527-3 Plastics. Determination of tensile properties. Test conditions for films and sheets*, 2018-12-31 Update
BS ISO 188 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests*, 2023-03-31 Update
BS ISO 2285 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of tension set under constant elongation, and of tension set, elongation and creep under constant tensile load*, 2019-07-31 Update
BS ISO 23529 Rubber. General procedures for preparing and conditioning test pieces for physical test methods*, 2016-11-30 Update
BS ISO 34-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of tear strength. Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces*, 2022-07-31 Update
BS ISO 37 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of tensile stress-strain properties*, 2017-11-27 Update
BS ISO 48 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
BS ISO 815-1 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic. Determination of compression set - At ambient or elevated temperatures*, 2019-11-30 Update
BS 1970:2012 history
2012BS 1970:2012 Hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and PVC. Specification
2006BS 1970:2006 Hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and PVC - Specification
2001BS 1970:2001 Hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and PVC - Specification