ASTM-E2946 2021

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E2946-21 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2021	5

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Categories: 71.100.35 - Chemicals for industrial and domestic disinfection purposes, ASTM

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Description

ASTM E2946-21

Active Standard: Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults

ASTM E2946

Scope

1.1 This test method is designed to determine the activity of food-handler handwashes against transient bacterial flora on the hands.

1.2 Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects (1)2.

1.3 This test method should be performed by persons with training in microbiology, in facilities designed and equipped for work with potentially infectious agents at biosafety level 2 (2).

1.4 Units—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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For more specific precautionary statements see 8.1.1.

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.

Keywords

antimicrobial; contaminant; efficacy; E. coli, moderate contamination, heavy contamination; food-handler handwash; handwash; hand antiseptic;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.100.35 (Chemicals for industrial and domestic desinfection purposes)

DOI: 10.1520/E2946-21

Additional information

Standard Title	E2946-21 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2021
Pages Count	5
ICS Codes	71.100.35 - Chemicals for industrial and domestic disinfection purposes