Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Surgical Hand Scrub Formulations

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The procedure in this test method should be used to evaluate the activity of the test formulation in reducing the bacterial population of the hands immediately after a single use and to determine persistent activity (inhibition of growth) after 6 h. Optionally, measurements of persistent activity after a 3 h period and measurements of cumulative activity may be made after repetitive uses over a five day period.

Subcomité:

E35.15

Referida por:

E2276-10R19, E1054-22, E2613-23

Volúmen:

11.08

Número ICS:

11.080.20 (Disinfectants and antiseptics), 71.100.35 (Chemicals for industrial and domestic desinfection purposes)

Palabras clave:

antimicrobial; efficacy; glove juice; handwash; healthcare; surgical scrub;