ASTM-E2946 2013
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E2946-13 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults
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ASTM | 2013 | 5 |
ASTM E2946-13
Historical Standard: Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults
ASTM E2946
Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to determine the activity of food-handler handwashes against transient bacterial flora on the hands.
1.2 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects(1)2.
1.3 This test method should be performed by persons with training in microbiology, in facilities designed and equipped for work with potentially infectious agents at biosafety level 2 (2).
1.4 Units—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 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. For more specific precautionary statements see 8.1.1.
Keywords
antimicrobial; contaminant; efficacy; E. coli, moderate contamination, heavy contamination; food-handler handwash; handwash; hand antiseptic
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.100.35 (Chemicals for industrial and domestic desinfection purposes)
DOI: 10.1520/E2946-13