ASTM E1174
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
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ASTM E1174 is the standard test method for evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare personnel handwash formulations. It provides a structured way to assess how well a handwash product performs in a healthcare setting, where hand hygiene is closely tied to infection control and product consistency. For manufacturers, laboratories, and purchasers, this standard helps support more reliable product evaluation and comparison using a defined technical approach.
What is ASTM E1174?
ASTM E1174, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations, is a technical document used to measure the performance of handwash products intended for healthcare personnel. It focuses on a test method rather than a product specification, so its value is in providing a consistent framework for evaluation. This helps users compare formulations under a common standard and support decisions related to performance, quality control, and compliance-oriented review.
Where is ASTM E1174 used?
This standard is commonly used in the testing and evaluation of healthcare personnel handwash formulations before product adoption or commercial use. It is relevant in laboratory settings, product development programs, and procurement processes where hand hygiene products must be assessed in a controlled and repeatable way. ASTM E1174 is also useful for organizations that need documented evidence of product effectiveness when reviewing handwash formulations for healthcare environments.
Why is ASTM E1174 important?
ASTM E1174 matters because it supports more consistent and defensible evaluation of healthcare handwash formulations. A recognized ASTM standard can help reduce uncertainty in testing, improve comparability between products, and support quality control decisions. It is especially useful when performance claims need to be assessed against a defined test method. For buyers and technical teams, ASTM E1174 can also aid procurement reviews and risk reduction by adding a standardized basis for product assessment.
- Healthcare personnel handwash evaluation
- Standardized test method framework
- Product performance comparison
- Quality control and procurement support
- Documentation for technical review
- Publication Date: 2021-11-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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