ASTM F838-83(1993)
Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention Of Membrane Filters Utilized For Liquid Filtration

Standard No.

ASTM F838-83(1993)

Release Date

1983

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2002-03

Replace By

ASTM F838-05

Latest

ASTM F838-20

Scope

1.1 This test method determines the bacterial retention characteristics of membrane filters for liquid filtration using Pseudomonas diminuta as the challenge organism. This test may be employed to evaluate any membrane filter system used for liquid sterilization.

1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.

ASTM F838-83(1993) history

• 2020 ASTM F838-20 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 2015 ASTM F838-15ae1 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 2015 ASTM F838-15a Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 2015 ASTM F838-15 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 2005 ASTM F838-05(2013) Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 2005 ASTM F838-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention of Membrane Filters Utilized for Liquid Filtration
• 1983 ASTM F838-83(1993) Standard Test Method for Determining Bacterial Retention Of Membrane Filters Utilized For Liquid Filtration