DIN EN 17387:2021 Edition
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Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Quantitative test for the evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants in the medical area on non-porous surfaces without mechanical action – Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2)
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DIN | 2021-10 | 40 |
This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal and/or yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectant products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water – or in the case of ready-to-use products – with water. This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area for disinfecting non-porous surfaces without mechanical action. This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes;and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.NOTE This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2. test.EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".