EPA 01-1A

Protocol for Residual Self-Sanitizing Activity of Dried Chemical Residues on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces

Test Purpose
The purpose of this microbiology lab test is to quantitatively determine the residual sanitizing efficacy of a client’s antimicrobial product after application to inanimate, nonporous, non-food contact hard surfaces followed by multiple wear and reinoculations cycles. This method is designed to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s requirements.

Test Summary
This method applies to products intended for use on inanimate, nonporous, non-food contact hard surfaces for the evaluation of residual antimicrobial efficacy. These products may be sprayed or applied by other means as specified. This protocol describes the microorganisms, equipment, data collection and procedures for evaluating a residual sanitizer for non-food contact surfaces. This method includes a regimen by which each treated surface undergoes specific wear exposures and reinoculation procedures to demonstrate residual efficacy of the test product. Appropriate sterility, population, purity, and neutralization controls are performed.

Our standard microbiology lab material test methods:

ASTM E 2149
Antimicrobial Activity of Immobilized Agents under Dynamic Contact Conditions

ASTM E 2180
Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobials Agents in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials

AATCC 30
Mildew and Rot Resistance of Textile Materials

AATCC 100
Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials

AATCC 147
Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials via the Parallel Streak Method

JIS Z 2801
Japanese Industrial Standard test for Antimicrobial Activity and Efficacy

EPA 01-1A
Protocol for Residual Self-Sanitizing Activity of Dried Chemical Residues on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces