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BS EN ISO 12870:2018

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Ophthalmic optics. Spectacle frames. Requirements and test methods

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BSI 2018 40
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This International Standard specifies fundamental requirements for unglazed spectacle frames designed for use with all prescription lenses. It is applicable to frames at the point of sale by the manufacturer or supplier to the retailer.

This International Standard is applicable to all spectacle frame types, including rimless mounts, semirimless mounts and folding spectacle frames. It is also applicable to spectacle frames made from natural organic materials.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 National foreword
4 European foreword
7 Foreword
9 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
10 4 Requirements
4.1 General
11 4.2 Physiological compatibility
4.2.1 Construction
4.2.2 General physiological compatibility
4.2.3 Nickel release
12 4.2.4 Clinical evaluation
4.3 Measurement system
4.4 Dimensional tolerances on nominal size
4.5 Tolerance on screw threads
4.6 Dimensional stability at elevated temperature
4.7 Resistance to perspiration
13 4.8 Mechanical stability
4.8.1 Bridge deformation
4.8.2 Lens retention characteristics
4.8.3 Endurance
14 4.9 Resistance to ignition
4.10 Resistance to optical radiation
5 Selection of test samples
5.1 General
5.2 Testing for nickel release
5.3 Change in spectacle frame model
6 Preparation and conditioning of test samples
6.1 Test lenses
15 6.2 Sample conditioning and test conditions
7 Testing, inspection and compliance
7.1 Testing
16 7.2 Inspection and examination
7.3 Compliance
17 8 Test methods
8.1 General
18 8.2 Test for dimensional stability at elevated temperature
8.2.1 Apparatus
8.2.2 Procedure
8.3 Test for resistance to perspiration
8.3.1 Apparatus and reagents
19 8.3.2 Procedure
8.4 Bridge deformation and lens retention test
8.4.1 Apparatus
20 8.4.2 Procedure
21 8.5 Endurance test
8.5.1 Apparatus
22 8.5.2 Procedure
23 8.6 Test for resistance to ignition
8.6.1 Apparatus
8.6.2 Procedure
8.7 Test for resistance to optical radiation
8.7.1 Apparatus
24 8.7.2 Procedure
9 Marking
25 10 Additional information to be supplied by the manufacturer or other person placing the product on the market
26 11 Reference to this International Standard
27 Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the design of spectacle frames
30 Annex B (informative) Examples of layout of test equipment
33 Annex C (informative) European requirements and legislation on nickel release
34 Bibliography
BS EN ISO 12870:2018
$167.15