DS/EN 1040:2006
Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1)

Standard No.

DS/EN 1040:2006

Release Date

2006

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

Status

Withdraw

Latest

DS/EN 1040:2006

Replace By

SAE AMS 2430T-2015

Replace

DS/EN 1040-1997

Scope

This standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and water.This standard applies to active substances (antibacterial biocides) and to formulations under development that are planned to be used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional, medical and veterinary areas. It applies also to the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical antiseptics and

DS/EN 1040:2006 history

• 2006 DS/EN 1040:2006 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1)