ISO/TC 106 - ISO/TC 106

ISO 11143:2008 specifies requirements and test methods for amalgam separators used in connection with dental equipment in the dental treatment centre. It specifies the efficiency of the amalgam separators in terms of the level of retention of amalgam based on a laboratory test and the test procedure for determining this efficiency. It also includes requirements for the safe functioning of the amalgam separator, for marking, instructions for use, operation and maintenance.
All tests described in ISO 11143:2008 are type tests.

ISO 13295:2007 specifies the requirements, the packaging and marking characteristics for mandrels suitable for discs and polishers used in dentistry.
ISO 13295:2007 uses the system of coding laid down in ISO 6360, which specifies a 15-digit number for the identification of dental rotary instruments of all types.