This test method is only suitable for surface disinfectants used without mechanical action. If your product requires a wiping action, please choose EN 16615.

These are the mandatory test organisms for bactericidal, yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus hirae
• Candida albicans
• Aspergillus brasiliensis

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

The recommended by the test method is a minimum of 1 minute with a maximum of 5 minutes or 60 minutes depending on the practicality of the product use.

The customer can choose different contact time based on the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on human skin, surfaces, and instruments. These are the available soiling conditions according to the test method:

• Clean condition: 0.3 g/L bovine serum albumin
• Dirty condition: 3.0 g/L bovine serum albumin and 3.0 ml/L sheep erythrocytes

Fill the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the quantity of sample required for testing.

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

In order to pass the test, the product shall demonstrate at least a 5 decimal log (lg) reduction (99.999%) for bacteria and at least a 4 decimal log (lg) reduction (99.99%) for fungi.

Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.