brane filter testing

Sterility assurance

Testing antimicrobial agent

Testing antimicrobial handwashing formulations

Pharmaceutical and Personal Care

Fort Detrick, MD, 1961

Temperature: 26°C

Atmosphere: Aerobic

ATCC <-- FDA <-- Millipore Filter Corp.

Fort Detrick, MD, 1961

ASTM International Standard Test Method for Retention Characteristics of 0.40 to 0.45 mircrometer Membrane Filters Used in Routine Filtration Procedures for the Evaluation of Microbiological Water Quality. West Conshohocken, PA (Reapproved 2001).

ASTM International Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Health Care Personnel Handwash Formulation. West Conshohocken, PA

ASTM International Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions. West Conshohocken, PA

U.S. Pharmacopeia General Chapters: <1211> Sterilization and Sterility Assiramce of Compendial Articles. Rockville, MD: U.S. Pharmacopeia; USP USP34-NF29, 2011

Fendler EJ, et al. Antimicrobial cleansing composition containing chlorhexidine, an amphoteric surfactant, and an alkyl polyglucoside. US Patent 5,719,113 dated Feb 17 1998

Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents using the Fingerpads of Adult Subjects. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International;ASTM Standard Test Method E 2276-03E01.

Standard Test Method for Using Seeded-Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity In Carpets. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International;ASTM Standard Test Method E 2471-05.

FDA, personal communication

Nucleotide (GenBank) : U56906 Serratia marcescens DNA gyrase (gyrA) gene, complete cds.