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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair
of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage
being not more than 250 V.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are
– curling combs;
– curling irons;
– curling rollers with separate heaters;
– facial saunas;
– hairdryers;
– hair straighteners;
– hand dryers;
– heaters for detachable curlers;
– permanent-wave appliances.
NOTE 102 Appliances covered by this standard may incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 103 Examples are appliances for use in hairdressing salons.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that
are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 104 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level
addressed in this standard.
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8);
– blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-17);
– appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation (IEC 60335-2-27);
– sauna heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-53);
– cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113)
– appliances intended for medical purposes (IEC 60601).
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
IEC 60335-2-23:2016 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques pour les soins de la peau ou des cheveux des personnes ou des animaux, destinés aux usages domestiques et analogues et dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V. Des exemples d'appareils compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme sont donnés ci-après:
- les peignes à friser;
- les fers à friser;
- les rouleaux à friser avec dispositif de chauffage séparé;
- les appareils de sauna facial;
- les sèche-cheveux;
- les lisseurs;
- les sèche-mains;
- les dispositifs de chauffage pour parties frisantes amovibles;
- les appareils à permanente. Les appareils couverts par la présente norme peuvent comporter des dispositifs à production de vapeur ou à aspersion. Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal, mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des utilisateurs non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. La présente norme traite des dangers raisonnablement prévisibles présentés par les appareils, encourus par tous les individus. Cependant, cette norme ne tient pas compte en general des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction; de l'utilisation de l'appareil comme jouet par des enfants. La présente norme ne s'applique pas:
- aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels;
- aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz);
- aux rasoirs, tondeuses et appareils analogues;
- aux couvertures, coussins, vêtements et appareils chauffants souples analogues;
- aux appareils d'exposition de la peau au rayonnement optique;
- aux appareils de chauffage des saunas;
- appareils destinés aux soins cosmétiques et esthétiques comportant des lasers et des sources de lumière de forte intensité ou aux appareils à usage medical. Cette sixième édition annule et remplace la cinquième édition parue en 2003, son Amendement 1 (2008) et son Amendement 2 (2012). Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications majeures suivantes par rapport à la quatrième édition de l'IEC 60335-2-23 (les modifications mineures ne sont pas répertoriées):
- ajout des lisseurs à la liste d'exemples couverts par la norme;
- modification de 7.12 pour qu'il s'applique aux appareils, et non uniquement aux sèche-cheveux;
- ajout de nouvelles instructions en 7.12 relatives aux lisseurs et aux fers à friser;
- exemption des sèche-cheveux installés à poste fixe et des sèche-mains installés à poste fixe de la fourniture d'un autre format d'instructions;
- exclusion des surfaces des parties frisantes amovibles de l'exigence relative à l'échauffement au Paragraphe 11.8;
- clarification dans le Paragraphe 19.7 précisant que l'appareil ne doit pas émettre de flammes après l'essai;
- clarification de la méthode d'essai et des critères de conformité au Paragraphe 21.101;
- ajout d'une exigence en 22.13 visant à délimiter l
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za nego kože ali las (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
Ta del standarda IEC 60335 obravnava varnost električnih aparatov za nego kože ali las oseb ali živali, ki so namenjeni za gospodinjsko in podobno uporabo, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V.
OPOMBA 101: Primeri aparatov, ki spadajo na področje uporabe tega standarda:
– glavniki za kodranje;
– palice za kodranje;
– navijalke za kodranje z ločenimi grelniki;
– obrazne savne;
– sušilniki za lase;
– aparati za ravnanje las;
– ročni sušilniki;
– grelniki za snemljive navijalke;
– aparati za trajno kodranje.
OPOMBA 102: Aparati, zajeti v tem standardu, lahko vključujejo naprave za ustvarjanje pare ali pršila.
Na področje uporabe tega standarda spadajo aparati, ki niso namenjeni za običajno gospodinjsko uporabo, vendar so lahko vir nevarnosti za javnost, kot so aparati, namenjeni za laično uporabo v trgovinah, lahki industriji in na kmetijah.
OPOMBA 103: Primeri vključujejo aparate za uporabo v frizerskih salonih.
Ta standard obravnava razumno predvidljiva tveganja, ki jih za vse ljudi predstavljajo aparati. Vendar na splošno ne vključuje primerov:
– oseb (tudi otrok), ki zaradi
• fizičnih, senzoričnih ali umskih sposobnosti oziroma
• pomanjkanja izkušenj in znanja
ne morejo varno uporabljati aparata brez nadzora ali navodil;
– otrok, ki se igrajo z aparatom.
OPOMBA 104: Opozoriti je treba, da:
– je znano, da imajo lahko osebe z obsežno in zahtevno invalidnostjo potrebe, ki niso obravnavane v tem standardu;
– so za aparate, ki so namenjeni za uporabo v vozilih ali na krovu ladij ali letal, morda potrebne dodatne zahteve;
– v številnih državah nacionalni zdravstveni organi, nacionalni
organi, odgovorni za varstvo pri delu, ter drugi podobni organi določajo dodatne zahteve.
OPOMBA 105: Ta standard se ne uporablja za:
– aparate za izključno industrijske namene;
– aparate, ki so namenjeni za uporabo na lokacijah, kjer veljajo posebne razmere, kot je prisotnost korozivne ali eksplozivne atmosfere (prah, hlapi ali plin);
– brivnike, električne strižnike in podobne aparate (IEC 60335-2-8);
– grelne odeje, blazine, oblačila in podobne zvijave grelne aparate (IEC 60335-2-17);
– aparate za nego kože z optičnim sevanjem (IEC 60335-2-27);
– grelne aparate za savne (IEC 60335-2-53);
– kozmetične in lepotne aparate z laserji in viri močne svetlobe (IEC 60335-2-113);
– aparate za medicinsko uporabo (IEC 60601).
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za nego kože ali las (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements
for appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23:2016)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23:
Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar (IEC 60335-2-
23:2016)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux (IEC
60335-2-23:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.170 Oprema za nego telesa Body care equipment
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.170 Supersedes EN 60335-2-23:2003; EN 60335-2-
23:2003/A1:2008; EN 60335-2-23:2003/A11:2010; EN
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23:
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Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für
destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar
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This document (EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-23:2016 prepared by
IEC/TC 61 “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”.
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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European Standard without any modification.
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FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirement . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking and instructions . 9
8 Protection against access to live parts . 11
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 11
10 Power input and current . 11
11 Heating . 11
12 Void . 12
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 12
14 Transient overvoltages. 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 13
19 Abnormal operation . 13
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 14
21 Mechanical strength . 14
22 Construction . 15
23 Internal wiring . 16
24 Components . 16
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 16
26 Terminals for external conductors . 17
27 Provision for earthing . 17
28 Screws and connections . 18
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 18
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 18
31 Resistance to rusting . 18
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 18
Annexes . 20
Bibliography . 20
Figure 101 – Wire frame . 19
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FOREWORD
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical committee
61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2003 including its
Amendment 1 (2008) and its Amendment 2 (2012). This edition constitutes a technical
revision.
The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition of IEC 60335-2-23
are as follows (minor changes are not listed):
• added hair straighteners to the list of examples covered by the standard;
• modified 7.12 to apply to appliances, and not just to hairdryers.
• added new instructions in 7.12 for hair straighteners and curling irons
• exempted fixed hairdryers and fixed hand dryers from alternative format of instructions;
• excluded detachable curler surfaces from temperature rise requirement in Subclause 11.8;
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• clarified in Subclause 19.7 that the appliance shall not emit flame after the test;
• clarified method of test and compliance criteria in Subclause 21.101;
• added requirement in 22.13 to delineate handles on curling irons and hair straighteners;
• in 22.103, added a requirement for protection against hair being pulled into hair dryer
intake;
• revised Subclause 24.101 to indicate that protective devices shall not be self-resetting;
• reviewed and converted notes to normative text in Subclauses 19.7, 22.32, and 25.14.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
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61/5135/FDIS 61/5171/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for appliances for skin or
hair care.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective,
the adjective and the associated noun are also in bold.
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• reconfirmed,
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of the publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 3.1.9: Normal operation is different (USA).
– 6.1: Appliances fitted with a supply cord may be of class 0 (USA).
– 6.2: The addition does not apply (USA).
– Clause 7: Additional markings and instructions are required (USA).
– 11.7: Rest periods are not allowed (USA).
– 11.8: Surface temperature requirement is different (USA).
– 11.101: The test is not carried out (USA).
– 19.2: Different methods are used to restrict heat dissipation (USA).
– 19.101: The test is different (USA).
– 19.102: The test is different (USA).
– 21.101: The test is different (USA).
– Clause 22: Hand-held hairdryers are required to incorporate a protective device to comply with an immersion
test (USA).
– 22.36: The requirement does not apply (USA).
– 22.102: The requirement does not apply (USA).
– 24.1.3: The number of cycles of operation is different (USA).
– 24.101: The requirement does not apply (USA).
– 25.7: PVC sheathed cords are not allowed if they could contact surfaces over 121 °C (USA).
– 25.14: The test is different (USA).
– 25.101: The test is different (USA).
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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in
normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal
situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which
electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
NOTE 1 For example, if appliances within the scope of this Part 2 include an ion generator, then IEC 60335-2-65
is applicable as far as is reasonable.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 2 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 3 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair
of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage
being not more than 250 V.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are
– curling combs;
– curling irons;
– curling rollers with separate heaters;
– facial saunas;
– hairdryers;
– hair straighteners;
– hand dryers;
– heaters for detachable curlers;
– permanent-wave appliances.
NOTE 102 Appliances covered by this standard may incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of
danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 103 Examples are appliances for use in hairdressing salons.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that
are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 104 Attention is drawn to the fact that
– it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level
addressed in this standard.
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 105 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8);
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– blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-17);
– appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation (IEC 60335-2-27);
– sauna heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-53);
– cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113)
– appliances intended for medical purposes (IEC 60601).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 7010:2011, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety
signs
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
Helmet-type hairdryers are operated with the axis of the hood inclined at an angle of 60° to
the horizontal or the maximum angle allowed by the construction if this is less. A dull black-
painted wooden sphere, 200 mm in diameter, is placed in the hood so that its centre coincides
with the axis of the hood, the shortest distance between the sphere and the air-outlet grille
being 50 mm.
Hairdryers having a flexible hood attachment are operated with the hood attachment placed
over the wire frame of Figure 101, the frame being positioned over the wooden sphere.
Helmet-type hairdryers that are supported by the head are operated as hairdryers having a
flexible hood attachment.
Hand-held hairdryers are operated with unrestricted airflow directed downwards.
Permanent-wave appliances are operated in the normal position of use, the curling rollers
hanging freely.
Heaters for detachable curlers are operated in the normal position of use together with the
curlers.
Curling irons, curling combs and similar appliances are operated with their major axis
horizontal.
Appliances having steam-producing or spray-producing devices are operated with the
container empty or filled, whichever is more unfavourable. However, if the appliance is
marked to indicate that it is to be used with the container filled, the container is filled. Water is
added, when necessary, to compensate for evaporation.
Hand dryers are operated in the normal position of use with unrestricted airflow.
Facial saunas are operated in the normal position of use and filled with water. Water is added,
when necessary, to maintain the steam output.
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3.101
helmet-type hairdryer
hairdryer having a rigid hood that is placed over the head in normal use
Note 1 to entry: The hood may be supported by a stand or have means for attaching to a support.
3.102
heater for detachable curlers
appliance for heating curling irons or curling rollers that accumulate heat
3.103
swivel connection
means for connecting the supply cord so that the appliance can be rotated continuously
without twisting the cord
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.2 Addition:
The additional test of 25.14 for hand-held appliances is carried out on a separate appliance.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Replacement:
Appliances shall be of one of the following classes with respect to protection against electric
shock:
– hairdryers, curling irons, curling combs, facial saunas and other steam-producing or spray-
producing appliances shall be class II or class III. However, fixed hairdryers intended to
be permanently connected to fixed wiring, helmet-type hairdryers for hairdressers and
steam-producing or spray-producing appliances for hairdressers may be class I;
– other appliances shall be class I, class II or class III.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the relevant tests.
6.2 Addition:
Hand dryers shall be at least IPX1.
Curling rollers of permanent-wave appliances shall be at least IPX4.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
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7.1 Addition:
Portable hairdryers, curling irons and similar appliances shall be marked with symbol
ISO 7010-P026 (2011-05) or with the substance of the following:
WARNING: Do not use this appliance near water.
7.6 Addit
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