ASTM-E1838 Standard Test Method for Determining the Virus Elimination Efficacy of Hygienic Hand Wash and Hand Rubs Using Adult Fingertips

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ASTM-E1838 standard. Human skin is not known to carry viruses as part of its resident microbiota, with the exception of papillomaviruses.

However, hands that are temporarily contaminated with viruses can act as vehicles for the spread of many types of viral infections.

Hand hygiene is to reduce the burden of viruses and other transient microorganisms on the hands, thereby reducing the risk of disease transmission. Such reductions in viral load may result from a combination of virus inactivation and mechanical removal of infectious virus from the skin.

This test method is designed to determine the comparative virus elimination efficacy of microbicidal or non-microbicidal formulations. This test method is not intended for use with surgical hand rubs or preoperative skin preparations.

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

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