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EN 12791:2016+A1:2017
EN 12791:2016+A1:2017
Surgical hand disinfection
II Phase / II step
Test organisms:
Normal skin flora
Temperature (°C): skin temperature
Contact time (min.): According to the manufacturer, max. 5
*or client requirements

Reduction (lg): Immediate effect: Product not < Propan-1-ol 60 % vol with n x 3 ml/3 min (p=0,1) 3-hour effect: Product not < Propan-1-ol 60 % vol (2p=0,01)
The following additional test conditions are permitted:
Sustained effect: Product > Propan-1-ol 60 % vol with n x 3 ml/3 min after 3 h (2p=0,01)

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.