ASTM E1174-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 The procedure may be used to test the effectiveness of antimicrobial handwashing agents. The test formulations may be designed for frequent use to reduce the transient bacterial flora on hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs and other leave-on formulations used without the aid of water may be tested using Test Method E2755.

1.1 This test method is designed to determine the effectiveness of antimicrobial handwashing agents for the reduction of transient microbial flora when used in a handwashing procedure.

1.2 A knowledge of microbiological techniques is required for these procedures.

1.3 This test method may be used to evaluate topical antimicrobial handwash formulations.

1.4 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects.²

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard; except for distance, in which case inches are used and metric units follow in parentheses.

1.6 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. For more specific precautionary statements see 8.2.

ASTM E1174-13 Referenced Document

ASTM E1054 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
ASTM E2755 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults

2021 ASTM E1174-21 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
2013 ASTM E1174-13 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Health Care Personnel Handwash Formulations
2006 ASTM E1174-06 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Health Care Personnel Handwash Formulations
2000 ASTM E1174-00 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Health Care Personnel or Consumer Handwash Formulations