Microbiological Test Methods

S.No Standards Test Description

1 ASTM F 2101
2 JIS L 1902
3 AATCC 174 Part I
4 AATCC 174 Part II
Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a
Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus.
Assessment of fibers and fabrics with inherent antibacterial properties (Bacteristatic and
Bactericidal).
Antibacterial activity of carpet against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Antibacterial activity of carpet against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

5 AATCC 174 Part III To evaluate the effect of a cleaning process on the antimicrobial resistance of carpets.
Used to demonstrate activity / potency of antimicrobials or antibiotics by measuring the zone of
6 Kirby Bauer susceptibility inhibition against specified microorganisms. The test is applicable for materials treated with an
antimicrobial agent that leaches out of the material.
7 AATCC 147 Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile materials Parallel Streak Method (“Quick” Method).
Assessment of antibacterial finishes on textile materials. To measure the degree of antibacterial
8 AATCC 100
activity.
To determine the susceptibility of the textile materials to mildew and rot and to evaluate the
9 AATCC 30 Part III
antimicrobial efficacy of fungicides on textile materials.
To determine the susceptibility of textile materials to mildew and rot and to evaluate the efficacy of
10 AATCC 30 part I
fungicides on textile materials.
11 APHA 9215 B & 9215 C Microbiological water examination (Total bacterial count & Total fungal count).
APHA9221B, 9221 E, Microbiological water examination (Test for faecal coli forms).
12
IS 1622