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ASTM E 1115 : 2002

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Surgical Hand Scrub Formulations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Superseded by

ASTM E 1115 : 2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-02-2002

€67.30
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Committee
E 35
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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.

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ASTM E 2613 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Determining Fungus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using Fingerpads of Adults
ASTM E 2276 : 2010 : R2019 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adults

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