ASTM E1115-02
Historical Standard: ASTM E1115-02 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Surgical Hand Scrub Formulations
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ASTM E1115
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to measure the reduction of microbial flora on the skin. It is intended for determining both immediate and persistent microbial reductions, after single or repetitive treatments, or both. It may also be used to measure cumulative antimicrobial activity after repetitive treatments.
1.2 A knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.
1.3 In this method, metric units are used for all applications, except for distance, in which case inches are used and metric units follow in parentheses.
1.4 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E1054 Test Methods for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
E2180 Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
Keywords
antimicrobial; efficacy; glove juice; handwash; healthcare; surgical scrub; Antimicrobial formulations/testing; Bacteria/bacterial control; Handwashing/handrubbing agents; Inactivators; Latex gloves; Microbiological examination; Natural rubber (NR) latex; Residue; Surgical scrubs; Antimicrobial formulations/testing; Bacteria/bacterial control; Handwashing/handrubbing agents; Inactivators; Latex gloves; Microbiological examination; Natural rubber (NR) latex; Residue; Surgical scrubs ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.080.20 (Disinfectants and antiseptics); 71.100.35 (Chemicals for industrial and domestic desinfection purposes)
DOI: 10.1520/E1115-02
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