ASTM E2755-22
Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults

Standard No.
ASTM E2755-22
Release Date
2022
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Latest
ASTM E2755-22
Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to determine the activity of healthcare personnel hand rubs, (also known as hand rubs, hygienic hand rubs, hand sanitizers, or hand antiseptics) against transient microbial skin flora on the hands after a single application and after repeated applications. 1.2 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects (see 21 CFR Parts 50 and 56). 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

ASTM E2755-22 Referenced Document

  • ASTM E1054 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents*2022-10-01 Update
  • ASTM E1174 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
  • ASTM E2276 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents Using the Fingerpads of Adults
  • ASTM E2756 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents

ASTM E2755-22 history

  • 2022 ASTM E2755-22 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults
  • 2015 ASTM E2755-15 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults
  • 2010 ASTM E2755-10 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hand Sanitizer Formulations Using Hands of Adults
Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults



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