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Leyton 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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AAppropriate TestsStandard prescribed by R.F. & O.F.M. Regs., 1951Results of AnalysisRemarks and Action Taken
(vii) Sample No. 7/53—Woollen Mixture Felt—cont.
Chlorine testNot to contain more than 30 parts per 100,000 of chlorine in the form of soluble chloridesChlorine content: 12 parts per 100,000
Animal Fibre content 69.6%
(viii) Sample No. 8/53—Rag Flock
Impurities test (in triplicate)Not to contain more than 1.8% of soluble impuritiesSol. impurities :(i) 1.8%(ii) 1.7%(iii) 1.7% Average 1.7%Sample Satisfactory
Oil and soap testNot to contain more than 5% of oil and soapOil 2.5% Soap 1.1%
Chlorine testNot to contain more than 30 parts per 100,000 of chlorine in the form of soluble chloridesChlorine content: 15 parts per 100,000
(tar) Sample No. 9/53—Rag Flock
Impurities test (in triplicate)Not to contain more than 1.8% of soluble impuritiesSol. impurities : (i) -8%(ii) -7%(iii) .8%Average .8%Sample Satisfactory
Oil and soap testNot to contain more than 5% of oil and soapOil 1.6% Soap 1.1%
Chlorine testNot to contain more than 30 parts per 100,000 of chlorine in the form of soluble chloridesChlorine content: 9 parts per 100,000
(x) Sample No. 10/53—Layered Coir Fibre
Impurities test (in triplicate)Not to contain more than 1.5% of insoluble impurities and where the filling consists wholly or partly of used materials not to contain more than 1.5% of soluble impurities.Insoluble impurities :(i) -9%(ii) .9%(iii) 1%Sample Satisfactory