ASTM E2897-12(2017) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This guide is designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of hand hygiene topical antimicrobial products using pigskin as a surrogate model. 1.2 Knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures. 1.3 This standard guide can be used to evaluate topical antimicrobial handwash or handrub formulations. 1.4 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. 1.6 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.

ASTM E2897-12(2017) 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*， 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM E1874 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antibacterial Washes by Cup Scrub Technique

2022 ASTM E2897-22 Standard Guide for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Topical Antimicrobial Products using ex vivo Porcine Skin
2017 ASTM E2897-12(2017) Standard Guide for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Topical Antimicrobial Products using ex vivo Porcine Skin
2012 ASTM E2897-12 Standard Guide for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Topical Antimicrobial Products using ex vivo Porcine Skin