Work Item
ASTM WK78068

New Test Method for Quantitatively Evaluating the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Test Substances on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces Against Bacteria

1. Scope

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.

Keywords

Disinfectant; filtration; carrier-based; dried inoculum

Rationale

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.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E35.15

Committee: E35

Staff Manager: Brian Milewski

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 08-19-2021

Technical Contact: Rebecca Pines

Item: 001

Ballot: E35.15 (21-03)

Status: Will Reballot Item