Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The procedure is used to test the antimicrobial effectiveness of handwashing formulations. The test formulations generally are designed for frequent use to reduce the transient bacterial flora on hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs and other leave-on formulations used without the aid of water should be tested using Test Method E2755.

Subcomité:

E35.15

Referida por:

E2361-13R21, E2276-10R19, E2897-22, E2870-24, E2755-22, E2946-21

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

71.100.40 (Surface active agents)

Palabras clave:

antimicrobial; artificial contaminant; efficacy; handwash; healthcare; marker organism; transient microorganism;