DIN EN ISO 13132 E 2022-7 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN ISO 13132 E 2022-7 — Laboratory glassware — Petri dishes. This designation reflects a national/committee adoption record (DIN/EN/ISO) and the draft/issue dated July 2022 (prEN / ISO/DIS stage) that led to the finalized ISO 13132 revision published in 2023; the document specifies dimensional, material and performance requirements and test methods for glass Petri dishes intended for general laboratory and microbiological use.

Abstract

This standard sets out requirements and tests for glass Petri dishes intended for general laboratory purposes and microbiological work, covering definitions, designations, dimensions and tolerances, material and marking, performance (including flatness, stacking stability and resistance to thermal treatment/sterilization) and type/acceptance test methods.

General information

• Status: Draft/national adoption record (prEN / ISO/DIS stage July 2022) — subsequently finalized at international level as ISO 13132:2023 and published as DIN/EN/ISO editions in 2023.
• Publication date: Draft / committee issue: mid‑2022 (June/July 2022); final international publication: April 2023 (ISO 13132:2023); national (DIN/EN) adoptions followed in mid‑2023.
• Publisher: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) — adopted/translated and published by national bodies (DIN, CEN member bodies and national standards organizations providing EN/ISO texts).
• ICS / categories: 11.100.01 (General laboratory equipment), 71.040.20 (Laboratory ware and related apparatus).
• Edition / version: Referenced item corresponds to the prEN / ISO/DIS stage dated 2022-07 (draft), superseded by ISO 13132:2023 (Edition 2).
• Number of pages: Draft/committee texts vary (circa 12–15 pages for national/committee bilingual drafts); the published ISO 13132:2023 is a short standard (about 7 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to glass Petri dishes used for general laboratory and microbiological applications. It defines required geometrical dimensions and tolerances for common types/sizes, specifies material and marking requirements, describes performance requirements (flatness of bottom, stacking stability, resistance to thermal treatment and sterilization, mechanical strength) and gives test methods for type and batch verification. It is intended to ensure interchangeability and suitability of glass Petri dishes for routine laboratory work.

Key topics and requirements

• Designation and types: standardized size/format designations and duty series for Petri dishes.
• Dimensions and tolerances: specified nominal diameters, heights and flatness tolerances for bottom and lid.
• Material and marking: glass quality requirements, marking/identification rules (manufacturer, nominal size/type, batch/lot as applicable).
• Performance tests: flatness/planarity checks, stacking stability, resistance to thermal deformation/sterilization, mechanical breakage/robustness tests.
• Type and acceptance testing: procedures for type testing (normative annex) and routine inspection to verify conformity with the standard.

Typical use and users

Laboratory managers, microbiology laboratories, clinical and research facilities, manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory glassware, procurement and quality assurance personnel use this standard to specify, produce, test and accept glass Petri dishes suitable for culture work and general laboratory applications. It is also used by conformity assessment bodies and national standards committees when adopting the ISO text.

Related standards

Related laboratory‑glassware standards and references include earlier national standards (e.g., DIN 12339:1984 which was replaced), other ISO standards on laboratory glassware (for example those covering beakers, condensers and other common laboratory vessels) and national EN/ISO adoption documents. The 2022 prEN/ISO/DIS stage documents were followed by the consolidated ISO 13132:2023 / EN/DIN adoptions in 2023.

Keywords

Petri dishes, laboratory glassware, dimensions, flatness, stacking stability, thermal resistance, sterilization, marking, type test, ISO 13132.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the ISO standard (adopted/handled in national/European committees as DIN/EN/ISO) that specifies requirements and test methods for glass Petri dishes used in laboratories. The specific record "STB DIN EN ISO 13132 E 2022-7" refers to the committee / national draft/adoption stage from mid‑2022 that preceded the finalized 2023 edition.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers designations, dimensions and tolerances, material and marking requirements, performance criteria (flatness, stacking, thermal/sterilization resistance), and the type and acceptance tests needed to verify conformity for glass Petri dishes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory glassware, microbiology and clinical laboratories, QA/procurement teams, testing and conformity assessment bodies, and national standards committees adopting the ISO text.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The mid‑2022 committee/national draft (prEN / ISO/DIS stage) was an interim stage; the finalized international standard is ISO 13132:2023 (Edition 2). National/European adoptions (DIN/EN) were published in 2023, replacing earlier national standards. Users should reference ISO 13132:2023 or their national adoption of that 2023 edition for the current, authoritative text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It forms part of the broader set of ISO standards on laboratory glassware and apparatus (ISO/TC 48 work items) but is a standalone specification for Petri dishes; related standards cover other types of laboratory glassware such as beakers, condensers and volumetric apparatus.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Petri dishes; laboratory glassware; dimensions; flatness; sterilization; stacking; type test; ISO 13132; DIN EN ISO.