This standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, test method, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of the toothbrushes.
This standard is applicable to manual adult flocking toothbrushes.
This standard is not applicable to special and functional toothbrushes (like full rubber-injection toothbrushes) and electric toothbrushes.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including all the amendments) applies.
GB/T 191 Packaging -Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods
GB/T 2828.1-2012Sampling Procedures for Inspection by Attributes - Part 1: Sampling Schemes Indexed by Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) for Lot-by-lot Inspection
GB/T 2829-2002Sampling Procedures and Tables for Periodic Inspection by Attributes (Apply to Inspection of Process Stability)
GB/T 6682-2008 Water for Analytical Laboratory Use - Specification and Test Methods
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Filament
Single strand within the brush head.
3.2 Brush head
Working end of a toothbrush to which the filaments are attached.
3.3 Tuft stiffness category
The stiffness category based on tuft deflection force or nominal filament diameter, classifying soft, medium and hard.
3.4 Tuft
A group of filaments gathered together.
3.5 Tuft deflection force (F)
The resistance of tuft to deflection.
