A quantitative assessment of the performance of liquid antimicrobial test substances against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus designed for use on hard, non-porous surfaces. The method provides log reduction as the quantitative measure of efficacy.
Disinfectant; filtration; carrier-based; dried inoculum
This standard is needed evaluate the efficacy of liquid antimicrobial products against a dried inoculum on a hard, non-porous surface using a standard, prescriptive approach. The standard may be used by disinfectant manufacturers, regulatory agencies, researchers, and other organization to assess effectiveness of antimicrobial products,
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Date Initiated: 08-19-2021
Technical Contact: Rebecca Pines
Item: 001
Ballot: E35.15 (21-03)
Status: Will Reballot Item