This test method is advisable only for mycobactericidal/tuberculocidal activity of surface disinfectants used without mechanical action.

If you are aiming for bactericidal, yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity, we would suggest EN 17387 or EN 13697.

If your product requires a wiping action, please check out EN 16615 (for bactericidal and yeasticidal activity) or VAH 14.2 (for fungicidal and mycobactericidal/tuberculocidal activity).

These are the mandatory test organisms:

• Mycobacterium terrae (for tuberculocidal activity)
• Mycobacterium avium (additionally for mycobactericidal activity)

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3 test concentrations is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation, demonstrating at least 1 concentration in the active range and 1 in the non-active range.

2 contact times may be chosen from 1, 5, 15, 30, 60, or 240 minutes depending on the claim and practicality of product use 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.

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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 4 decimal log (lg) reduction (99.99%) under the tested conditions.

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