ASTM International - ASTM F719-81(2012)
Standard Practice for Testing Biomaterials in Rabbits for Primary Skin Irritation
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 October 2012 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| ICS Code (Other standards related to laboratory medicine): | 11.100.99 |
significance And Use:
4.1 Materials that are to be in contact with the skin should not cause irritation to the skin. Since it is probably the substances leached from a material that cause the irritation, this practice... View More
scope:
1.1 This practice covers a procedure by which the irritancy of a biomaterial may be assessed through contact with abraded and intact skin of rabbits.
1.2 The results of this practice depend upon the effectiveness with which contact between the skin and the test material is established and maintained. Because of the operator technique included in performing this test, it is important that the test be performed by personnel with appropriate training.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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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