The ASTM E2755-15 standard, developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), states that healthcare personnel's handrubs (also known as handrub, hygienic handrub, hand sanitizer, or hand sanitizer) are resistant to temporary microbial skin flora on the hands after a single application and after repeated applications. It includes a test method to determine its effectiveness against
The application of this test method requires compliance with regulations for the protection of human subjects. This test method should be performed by persons trained in microbiology in facilities designed and equipped to work with potentially infectious agents at biosafety level 2.
Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms. Handrub reduces the microbial load on hands without the use of soap and water and is therefore an important tool in the practice of good hand hygiene. In healthcare settings, it is recommended to use alcohol-based hand rubs on hands that are not visibly soiled. It is formulated to be applied at full strength to dry hands, rubbing until dry, and not rinsed.
The test method defined in the ASTM E2755-15 standard has been specifically designed to eliminate bacteria from experimentally contaminated hands. The mentioned standard was designed as an alternative to the ASTM E1174 standard. The ASTM E1174 standard aims to evaluate antimicrobial hand washes that are foamed with the help of water and then rinsed.
The ASTM E2755-15 test method is used to test all types of handrubs, including gels, rinses, sprays, mousses, and wipes when used according to label directions at in-use doses.
On the other hand, this test method is used as an alternative to the ASTM E2276 standard, which limits the test bacteria to the fingertips and does not include real use conditions such as friction during hand rub.
Our organization, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has given for businesses in various sectors, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, is the standard for determining the bacteria-destroying effectiveness of hand rub formulations for healthcare professionals using adults' hands within the scope of ASTM E2755-15 standard. It also provides testing services.
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