ASTM E2613-23

5.1?This 5.2?Whereas this practice is designed to work with fungi, similar ASTM standards exist for testing against viruses (Test Method E1838) and vegetative bacteria (Test Method E2276).

5.3?The levels of culturable microorganisms left on hands after washing can be reduced further by drying the washed hands with paper, cloth, or warm air 5.4?This practice is not designed to test surgical hand scrubs or preoperative skin preps.

5.5?The level of contamination with culturable fungi on each fingerpad after the drying of the inoculum should be at least 10⁴ CFU so that it would permit the detection of up to a 4-log_{1.1?This practice is designed to assess the ability of hygienic handwash and handrub agents to reduce levels of fungal contamination on hands 1.2?Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to human experimentation.1.3?The practice should be performed by persons with training in microbiology in facilities designed and equipped for work with infectious agents at biosafety level 2 (4).}

1.4?UnitsThe 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.

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.