These Yellow CYTA bags have the CYTA Symbol printed in black.
Biohazard Waste bags are
Standard-tested† and
Dual-tested* based on federal and state legal requirements for use
- ASTM D1922 Elmendorf Tear test to exceed 480g of tear strength (MD and TD)
- ASTM D1709 Dart Impact tested to exceed 165g of dart drop strength
The states of California, Florida, and Pennsylvania require that all biohazard waste bags meet/exceed Dual-test strength levels for transportation of biohazard waste within these states. Biohazard bags that comply with Dual-test standards are clearly printed with text similar to the ASTM statements above. By law, Standard biohazard waste bag cannot be used in California, Florida, and Pennsylvania nor in any state requiring Dual-test biohazard waste bags.
In addition to specific state requirements, Federal US DOT regulations require that biohazard waste bags transported across state lines (interstate transport) also meet/exceed Dual-test strength levels.