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EN 1040:2006
EN 1040:2006
Basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics
I Phase
Test organisms:
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538
Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442

Temperature (°C): 20
Contact time (min.): 5
*or client requirements

Reduction (lg): ≥ 5,0
The following additional test conditions are permitted:
Temperature (°C): 4, 10, 40
Contact time (min.): 1, 15, 30, 60
*or client requirements

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase I tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity without regard to specific conditions of intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 1 tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity simulating practical conditions appropriate to its intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 2 tests

Quantitative laboratory tests simulating practical conditions e.g. surface, instruments, handwash and handrub tests.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics other tests

Other chemical disinfectants and antiseptics tests.