ASTM E3364-22 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This test method is intended to assess susceptibility of polymer materials, as well as products that may directly contact the treated polymer, to staining by the Actinomycete Streptomyces species. 1.2 This test method is also suitable for evaluating darkpigmented test samples since the bacterial growth inhibition can be assessed. 1.3 Familiarity with microbiological techniques is required. This test method should not be used by persons without at least basic microbiological training. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E3364-22 Referenced Document

ASTM D3273 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Moid on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Enviormental Chamber
ASTM D3274 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation
ASTM E1428 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Performance of Antimicrobials in or on Polymeric Solids Against Staining by Streptoverticillium reticulum (A Pink Stain Organism)
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E2756 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents

2022 ASTM E3364-22 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Performance of Antimicrobials in or on Polymeric Porous and Nonporous Materials Against Staining by Streptomyces species (A Pink Stain