ASTM E2276

1.1 This test method is designed to determine the activity of hygienic handwash and handrub (4) agents against transient bacterial flora on hands and is not meant for use with surgical hand scrubs or preoperative skin preps.

1.2 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects.

1.3 The test method should be performed by persons with training in microbiology in facilities designed and equipped for work with infectious agents at biosafety level 2 (5).

1.4 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

ASTM Standards
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
E1115 Test Method for Evaluation of Surgical Hand Scrub Formulation
E1173 Test Method for Evaluation of a Pre-Operative Skin Preparation
E1174 Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Health Care Personnel or Consumer Handwash Formulations
E1838 Test Method for Determining the Virus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Liquid Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adult Volunteers

Index Terms

bacteria-eliminating activity; eluent; Escherichia coli; fingerpads; germicidal soap; hygienic handwashing; infection control; in vivo testing; Serratia marcescens; skin flora; soil load; standard hard water; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus epidermidis; ICS Number Code 71.100.70 (Cosmetics. Toiletries)

Citing ASTM Standards

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