Handling marks
Temperature limits
A thermometer crossed by a step-shaped line showing upper and lower limits. · also called “Keep between”, “Temperature limits”, “Temperature range”
What it means on iso 780
Keep within the stated temperatures
The package must be kept within a temperature range. The limit is written next to the symbol, as a single temperature or as a maximum and minimum in °C, and should also appear on the consignment note.
Source · Official website Marking of packages (Transport Information Service, GDV) · checked
Where it appears
- ISO 780—Handling marksThis meaning
- ISO 15223-1——Different ›
Questions about the Temperature limits symbol
- What does the Temperature limits symbol mean on ISO 780?
- The package must be kept within a temperature range. The limit is written next to the symbol, as a single temperature or as a maximum and minimum in °C, and should also appear on the consignment note.
- What does the Temperature limits symbol mean on ISO 15223-1?
- On medical device and IVD labels this thermometer gives the range of temperatures the device can safely be exposed to. The lower and upper limits are printed next to the two horizontal strokes.
- Does the Temperature limits symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On ISO 780 it means: Keep within the stated temperatures. On ISO 15223-1 it means: Medical device: storage temperature range.
- What does the Temperature limits symbol look like?
- A thermometer crossed by a step-shaped line showing upper and lower limits. It is also called “Keep between”, “Temperature limits” and “Temperature range”.
- Which standard defines the Temperature limits symbol?
- It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.3.7 and ISO 7000-0632.
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