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ASTM E 2276 : 2003

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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 Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adult Subjects

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-30-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-31-2010

1.1 This test method is designed to determine the activity of hygienic handwash and handrub () agents against transient bacterial flora on hands and is not meant for use with surgical hand scrubs or preoperative skin preps.

1.2 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects.

1.3 The test method should be performed by persons with training in microbiology in facilities designed and equipped for work with infectious agents at biosafety level 2 (5).

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.

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Superseded

ASTM E 1838 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Determining the Virus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adults
ASTM E 1327 : 2007 : R2018 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions (Withdrawn 2024)
ASTM E 2755 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults
ASTM E 2613 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Determining Fungus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using Fingerpads of Adults

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