Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices Available for Determining Antifungal Activity on Natural or Synthetic Substrates Treated with Antimicrobial Agents

Importancia y uso:

4.1 Fungi are known to produce objectionable odors, stains, and premature biodeterioration of various consumer products and construction substrates including textiles, carpet, ceiling tile, gypsum wallboard, lumber, and plasticized vinyl and other polymers.

4.2 Antifungal activity is typically:

4.2.1 Determination of article susceptibility to fungal colonization,

4.2.2 Determination of fungistatic activity (qualitative determination of prevented or delayed fungal colonization), and

4.2.3 Determination of fungicidal/sporicidal activity (quantitative determination of spore kill).

4.3 The degree of required surface examination varies from gross visual examination to detailed microscopic assessment among these methods.

4.4 This guide provides an overview of established methods and suggestions for their applicability, with consideration to the type of substrate treated or the type of antifungal treatment being assessed.

Subcomité:

E35.15

Referida por:

E3227-20

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

11.100.20 (Biological evaluation of medical devices)

Palabras clave:

antifungal activity; antifungal agent; antifungal tests; mildewcides; mold test;