This document specifies a method for testing the resistance of raw optical glasses to attack by aqueous alkaline phosphate-containing detergent solutions (phosphate solutions) at 50 °C and a classification of optical glasses according to the aqueous alkaline phosphate-containing detergent resistance (phosphate resistance) determined by this method.
This document is applicable to samples of raw optical glasses.
BSI recommends this version of standard for organisations operating in or with the UK. The ISO edition is available here if required.