Antimicrobial Fabric Testing
Porous surfaces and textiles are tested on modified JIS L 1902 or AATCC 100 methods by comparing treated textile activity with untreated surfaces.
Biocide efficacy tests
Long-term active biocides for treated surfaces and textiles.
Affordable R&D screening and customised testing for antimicrobial claims, wet and dry fomite conditions, durability, stability, and real-world use.
Antimicrobial surfaces aim to reduce the cross-contamination of pathogens on the surface. Long-term or permanent protective biocides are attaining public attention, while customers are unsure about manufacturer claims. Modified JIS Z 2801:2012 methods are used to check antibacterial claims.
Long-term active biocide can either be incorporated into the surface or directly applied on the surface. Microbial presence on the surface is either in wet or dry conditions depending on temperature and humidity. RWL provides both wet and dry fomite tests based on customer requirements.
Various modified tests can assure you whether the biocide is suitable for premises such as hospitals, aviation, schools, gyms, day-care, and aged care. Real-world tests provide data on bacterial levels while using the biocide on premises.
Testing includes
- Antimicrobial potency test: wet and dry fomite tests
- Stability test
- Durability test
- Real-world test
Antimicrobial Surface Testing
Non-porous surfaces such as plastics and stainless steel are assessed with modified JIS Z 2801 based on how the product is intended to be used.