1.1Â This test method is designed to uniformly apply fluidized spores to surfaces as an aerosol under defined conditions.
1.2 This test method is specific to B. anthracis Delta (Δ)Sterne (BAΔS), but could be adapted for work with other types of Bacillus species.
1.4Â This test method should be performed only by those trained in aerobiology, microbiology, or a combination thereof.
5.1Â This test method provides defined procedures for creating fluidized spore aerosols with particular emphasis on particle size distribution and spore preparation.
5.2Â The efficacy of disinfection technologies can be evaluated on finished items, as well as those under development.
5.3Â This test method defines procedures for the validation of the aerosol generator, preparation of the test specimen, application of the aerosolized spores, enumeration of viable spores, assessing data quality, and determining effectiveness of SSAMs.
5.4Â Safety concerns associated with aerosolizing microbial agents are not addressed as part of this test method. Individual users should consult their safety authority, and a detailed biological aerosol safety plan and risk assessment must be established prior to using this method. Users are strongly urged to consult Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories.7
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | E2894 |
| Publication Date | Oct. 1, 2012 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Revision Level | 12 |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | E35.15 |