Scope

1.1 To determine the bactericidal or bacteriostatic propertiesof porous articles treated with an active biocidal agent, samplesof porous treated materials, such as textiles or paper, areinoculated with a defined suspension of microorganisms andthen incubated. The changes in numbers of the bacterialpopulations on the treated article are compared with untreatedarticles either over designated time or they are compared to theinitial bacterial population at “zero time” for the treated articleto measure antibacterial properties.1.2 This test method is used for measuring the quantitativeantibacterial activity of porous materials that have been treatedwith a biocide to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the treatedmaterials. This method may also be used to measure the abilityof the treated material to inhibit the growth of a microorganism.It can measure both bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity.1.3 This test method shall be performed by individualsexperienced and adept in microbiological procedures and infacilities suitable for the handling of the microorganisms undertest.1.4 This test method may involve hazardous materials,operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport toaddress all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with itsuse. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard toestablish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitationsprior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accordancewith internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendationsissued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Society for Testing and Materials
Pages
ISBN
Committee	E 35