This test method shall be used to determine if a chemical has application as a non-food contact sanitizer or as a one-step cleaner/sanitizer.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method is used to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of sanitizers on precleaned inanimate, nonporous, non-food contact surfaces.

1.2 This test method may also be used to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of one-step cleaner/sanitizer formulations recommended for use on lightly soiled, inanimate, nonporous, non-food contact surfaces.

1.3 It is the responsibility of the investigator to determine whether Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is required and to follow them where appropriate (see section 40 CFR, 160) or as revised.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials, chemicals and microorganisms and should be performed only by persons who have had formal microbiological training. 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.

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

Federal Standard

Index Terms

efficacy; glass; glazed ceramic tile; Klebsiella pneumoniae; neutralizer; non-food contact surface; plastic; sanitizer; Staphylococcus aureus; steel; Bacteria/bacterial control; Chlorine/chlorine-based compounds; Efficacy; Halogen compounds; Inanimate surfaces; Inoculated squares; Iodophor; Neutralizer solutions; One-step cleaner; Organisms; Nonfood contact surfaces; Quaternary-ammonia compounds; Nonporous materials; Sanitizers; Specimen preparation (for testing);

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.080.20 (Disinfectants and antiseptics); 71.100.35 (Chemicals for industrial and domestic desinfection purposes)

Citing ASTM Standards

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