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ASTM E 1173 : 2015 : REDLINE

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Superseded date

05-26-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-09-2015

CONTAINED IN VOL. 11.05, 2015 Describes 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
Redline
Pages
6
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

ASTM E 2613 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining Fungus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using Fingerpads of Adults

ASTM E 1874 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Recovery of Microorganisms From Skin using the Cup Scrub Technique
ASTM E 2756 : 2010 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents

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