1. Scope
1.1 This test method determines the bacterial retention characteristics of membrane filters for liquid filtration using Pseudomonas diminuta as the challenge organism. This test may be employed to evaluate any membrane filter system used for liquid sterilization.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Index Terms
Bacteria/bacterial control; Liquids; Membrane filters (MF)-water testing; Sterilization-water analysis; Wastewater testing/treatment; bacterial retention-membrane filters (utilized for liquid filtration),; test,; Liquid sterilization; bacterial retention-membrane filters (utilized forliquid filtration),; test;
Citing ASTM Standards
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