ASTM E2897-12
Standard Guide for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Topical Antimicrobial Products using ex vivo Porcine Skin
- Standard No.
- ASTM E2897-12
- Release Date
- 2012
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E2897-12(2017)
- Latest
- ASTM E2897-22
- Scope
- 1.1 This guide is designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of hand hygiene topical antimicrobial products using pigskin as a surrogate model.
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.
ASTM E2897-12 Referenced Document
- ASTM E1054 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
- ASTM E1174 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
- ASTM E1874 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antibacterial Washes by Cup Scrub Technique
ASTM E2897-12 history
- 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
