Measurement of Antibacterial Activity on Plastics and Other Non-porous Surfaces
ISO 22196 is an International Standard used to measure the antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces. The infographic below shows a brief insight of ISO 22196.
Learn more about our customer process to book a test.
Step 1: Is your test sample a non-porous surface?
This test method is suitable for non-porous surfaces such as plastic with antibacterial activity.
Step 2: Select your test microorganisms
These are the minimum bacteria species for testing:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.
Step 3: Did you know that the test method already has a contact time?
The exposure time allocated in this test would be the incubation period of 24 hours.
Step 4: Place an order and send your sample to us
Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the sample specifications 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.
Step 5: Track the status of your request
Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.