ASTM International - ASTM E2274-16
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 15 April 2016 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 7 |
ICS Code (Chemicals for industrial and domestic disinfection purposes): | 71.100.35 |
significance And Use:
5.1 The procedure in this test method is used to evaluate the activity of a test reagent (antimicrobial agent/active ingredient) or formulation in the reduction or complete kill of the bacterial... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate sanitizing/disinfect
Note 1: This test method does not evaluate sanitizing/disinfect
1.2 This test method is intended to compliment Test Method E2406 and is to be used in the cases where this test method is determined to be the worse case scenario for product usage.
1.3 Knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.
1.4 It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine whether Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are required and to follow them where appropriate (see section 40 CFR, 160 or as revised.)
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Note 2: In this test method, metric units are used for all applications, except for distance in which case inches are used.
1.6 Appropriate modifications to the test method may be required when the testing organisms are not specified herein.
1.7 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.