Hand washing is considered one of the safest and easiest health practice for preventing the spread of germs and bacteria. Anti–bacterial and non-antimicrobial hand soaps have vastly improved over the years, adding new features such as anti-bacterial, and scented with fresh scent and flavours. Anti-bacterial hand soaps originated inside clinical areas such as hospitals, doctor’s office, dentist's office however are now available to the public as well. Consumers are becoming more and more concerned with the spread of bacteria and infection. When importing anti-bacterial or non-antimicrobial soap from China, it is essential to have various ASTM tests performed by a qualified quality control specialist.
ASTM 2276
The Test for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Anti–bacterial and Non-antimicrobial hand soap using a paper or cloth towel is used to determine the activity of anti–bacterial and non-antimicrobial agents versus specific bacteria on the hands after drying. The bacteria left on the hands and fingers after hand washing can be reduced by drying the hands that were washed in the solution with a paper or cloth towel. The level of bacteria contamination on each paper or cloth towel after drying the washed hands should be five to ten times greater than the required performance from the hand soap.
ASTM E 1174
During The Test for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Anti–bacterial and Non-antimicrobial hand soap after washing, the hand is contaminated with a particular bacteria culture, which in most cases is E. Coli. The bacteria is held inside the hands of a volunteer and then the volunteer will rub the bacteria over the entire area on the hands and fingers thoroughly. The volunteer is then given the antibacterial or non-antimicrobial hand soap to thoroughly wash the entire hands for thirty seconds. Bacterial transfer tests are then performed to ensure the product complies with international standards.
ASTM E 1838
The Test Method for Determining the Virus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Anti–bacterial and Non-antimicrobial hand soap using paper or cloth towel is used to determine the strength and ability of the Anti–bacterial and Non-antimicrobial agents after hand drying to significantly lower the spread of infectious viruses.
ASTM E 2011
The Test Method for Determining the Virus-Eliminating Effectiveness of Anti-bacterial and non-antimicrobial hand soap after washing is used to determine the strength and ability of the anti-bacterial and non-antimicrobial agents after washing the virus infected hands thoroughly under water for thirty seconds. Bacteria Transfer tests are then performed and recorded to ensure the hand soap conforms to International Standards.
Ensure you have your anti-bacterial and non-antimicrobial hand soap inspection tested thoroughly by a qualified quality control specialist to ensure you deliver safe and quality products worldwide.
