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Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions
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Scope
1.1 This test method can be used to determine the effectiveness of antimicrobial handwashing agents (including handrubs) in the reduction of transient bacterial flora with particular emphasis on the fingernail region.
1.2 A knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.
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.
Significance and Use
The procedure should be used to test the degerming effectiveness of antimicrobial hand washing products used by health care personnel that are intended for frequent use, and that are intended to reduce the level of contamination acquired through contact with contaminated objects or people.
Performance of these procedures requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects (Ref 1).3
Keywords
antimicrobial; Escherichia coli; fingernail; handwash or handrub; health care personnel handwash; Serratia marcescens; testing individual fingers; toothbrush; ICS Number Code 11.080.01 (Sterilization and disinfection in general)
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Document Number
ASTM-E1327-07
Revision Level
2007 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision with Title Change
Publication Date
April 1, 2007
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
E35.15