scope:

This standard specifies an aerosol spray method for testing the corrosivity of disinfectants against metallic materials. The test method involves the cyclic exposure of test specimens to a mist of disinfectant and to a ventilation condition. After the cycles, the specimens are studied to identify if there is a change in mass, or changes to the specimen surface. This standard provides details on the instruments, reagents, preparation and pretreatment of the test specimens, test conditions, test methods, calculation of corrosion rate, reports, etc.

A feature of this standard is a corrosion test method which can stimulate the situation of metal materials exposed to the real disinfection environment. This standard is applicable to the determination of corrosion of disinfectant aerosol spray to metal materials.

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.