ASTM E723-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 This practice should be used to determine if an antimicrobial preserves pigment suspensions, dye solutions, pulp slurries, starch solutions, polymers, sizing agents, latex emulsions, and other aqueous-based materials used in the paper industry from bacterial spoilage.
Note 1—Control of fungal spoilage of similar products can be evaluated by Test Method E875.
Note 2—Slimicides for control of fungal or bacterial slime can be evaluated by Test Method E1839.

1.1 This laboratory practice is used to determine the efficacy of an antimicrobial for preventing bacterial spoilage of in-process aqueous-based products used in the paper industry. For information on fungal spoilage, see Test Method E875. This practice should be performed by persons who have had basic microbiological training.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (See 40 CFR Part 160 .)

ASTM E723-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM E1054 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
ASTM E1326 Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonconventional Microbiological Tests Used for Enumerating Bacteria
ASTM E1839 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Slimicides for the Paper Industry--Bacterial and Fungal Slime
ASTM E2756 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents
ASTM E640 Standard Test Method for Preservatives in Water-Containing Cosmetics
ASTM E875 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Fungal Control Agents as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry

2019 ASTM E723-13(2019) Standard Practice for Evaluation of Antimicrobials as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry (Bacterial Spoilage)
2013 ASTM E723-13 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Antimicrobials as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry (Bacterial Spoilage)
2007 ASTM E723-07 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobials as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry (Bacterial Spoilage)
1997 ASTM E723-97(2002) Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobials as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry (Bacterial Spoilage)
1997 ASTM E723-97 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobials as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry (Bacterial Spoilage)