ASTM Pacifier Tester GT-M56

Application:

Standards:

Place the pacifier in the opening of the fixture illustrated in Pacifier Tester of this part so that the nipple of the pacifier is centered the opening and protrudes through the back of the Pacifier Tester. For pacifiers with non-circular guards or shields, align the major axis of the guard or shield with the major axis of the opening in the fixture. Apply a tensile force to the pacifier nipple in the direction shown. The force shall be applied gradually attaining but not exceeding 2.2 pounds(8.9 newtons) within a period of 5 seconds and maintained at 2.0 pounds for an additional 10seconds. Any pacifier which can be completely drawn through an opening with dimensions no greater than those of pacifier tester by such a force shall fail the test in this part.