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ASTM E 1173 : 2015

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Preoperative, Precatheterization, or Preinjection Skin Preparations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-05-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-07-2015

The test method is designed to measure the reduction of the microflora of the skin.

1.1The test method is designed to measure the reduction of the microflora of the skin.

1.2A knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1Exception—In this test method, metric units are used for all applications except for linear measure, in which case inches are used, and metric units follow in parentheses.

1.4Performance of this procedure requires a knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects (1).2

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

Committee
E 35
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
6
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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ASTM E 1054 : 2022 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
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ASTM E 1874 : 2009 Standard Test Method for Recovery of Microorganisms from Skin using the Cup Scrub Technique
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ASTM E 2756 : 2019 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents
ASTM E 2756 : 2010 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents
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ASTM E 1054 : 2021 Standard Test Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
ASTM E 1874 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Recovery of Microorganisms From Skin using the Cup Scrub Technique
ASTM E 1874 : 1997 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antibacterial Washes by Cup Scrub Technique (Withdrawn 2006)
ASTM E 2756 : 2018 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents
ASTM E 1054 : 2008 Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents

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