ASTM-E640 Historical Revision Information
Standard Test Method for Preservatives in Water-Containing Cosmetics

ASTM-E640 - 2006 R19 EDITION - CURRENT
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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the suitability of preservatives for use in cosmetic formulations. It sets minimal requirements for preservative performance in model formulations.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Significance and Use

4.1 This test method should be used to determine if a preservative or preservative system has application for the preservation of water-miscible cosmetic products.

Keywords

bacterial; cosmetics; microbial challenge; preservative performance criteria; preservatives ;; ICS Number Code 71.100.70 (Cosmetics. Toiletries)

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11.05 (Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents; Environmental Assessment; Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response)

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71.100.70 (Cosmetics. Toiletries)

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Document Number

ASTM-E640-06(2019)

Revision Level

2006 R19 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

Jan. 1, 2019

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

E35.15