Active against bacteria. In the medical sector, as per the current EN 14885, bactericidal properties of hand and surface disinfectants are determined by means of the following European norms:
Hand disinfection:
| EFFICACY CLAIM | PHASE 2/STEP1 (SUSPENSION TESTS) |
PHASE 2/STEP 2 (PRACTICAL TESTS) |
|---|---|---|
| BACTERICIDAL | EN 13727 Test organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus hirae, Escherichia coli |
EN 1500 (hygienic hand disinfection) Test organisms: Escherichia coli EN 12791 |
Surface disinfection:
| EFFICACY CLAIM | PHASE 2/STEP1 (SUSPENSION TESTS) |
PHASE 2/STEP 2 (PRACTICAL TESTS) |
|---|---|---|
| BACTERICIDAL | EN 13727 Test organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus hirae |
EN 16615 (surface, with mechanical action) Test organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus hirae EN 13697* |
*Testing standard from the fields of food, industry, household, and public facilities. This practical test simulates surface disinfection without wiping. Is modified for testing under dirty conditions in health care.
