Nova specializes in Disinfectant Efficacy Testing. Nova offers a comprehensive menu of test methods to support bactericidal, virucidal, tuberculocidal, and fungicidal claims. Nova also offers GLP testing to meet EPA and FDA applications.
EPA DIS/TSS-6
Supplemental Efficacy for Pathogenic Fungi
Disinfectant Efficacy for Cleanrooms
ASTM E2614 – 08 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom Disinfectants
Insulation Materials and Facings
ASTM C1338 – 08 Standard Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings
Wood Products & Preservatives
ASTM D1413 – 07e1 Standard Test Method for Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures
ASTM D2017 – 05 Standard Test Method of Accelerated Laboratory Test of Natural Decay Resistance of Woods
ASTM D4445 – 10 Standard Test Method for Fungicides for Controlling Sapstain and Mold on Unseasoned Lumber (Laboratory Method)
Liquid Fuels, Hydraulic Fluids & Biofuels
ASTM D6974 – 09 Standard Practice for Enumeration of Viable Bacteria and Fungi in Liquid Fuels—Filtration and Culture Procedures
ASTM E979 – 09 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents as Preservatives for Invert Emulsion and Other Water Containing Hydraulic Fluids
ASTM E1259 – 10 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Antimicrobials in Liquid Fuels Boiling Below 390°C
Leather – Wet Blue
ASTM D7584 – 10 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Resistance of the Surface of Wet Blue to the Growth of Fungi in an Environmental Chamber
Paint Films & Coatings
ASTM D5590 – 00(2010)e1 Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four Week Agar Plate Assay
ASTM D5588 – 97(2012) Standard Test Method for Determination of the Microbial Condition of Paint, Paint Raw Materials, and Plant Areas
ASTM D3456 – 86(2012) Standard Practice for Determining by Exterior Exposure Tests the Susceptibility of Paint Films to Microbiological Attack
ASTM D3273 – 12 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber
Water
ASTM D7391 – 09 Standard Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy
ASTM E979 – 09 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents as Preservatives for Invert Emulsion and Other Water Containing Hydraulic Fluids
ASTM E645 – 13 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Microbicides Used in Cooling Water Systems
ASTM E2275 – 03(2008) Standard Practice for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Bioresistance and Antimicrobial Pesticide Performance
Microbicides
ASTM E645 – 13 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Microbicides Used in Cooling Water Systems
Fungi Resistance of Plasticizers, Cellulosics, Lubricants, Stabilizers, and Colorants
ASTM G21 – 09 Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
Paper Products
ASTM E1839 – 13 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Slimicides for the Paper Industry—Bacterial and Fungal Slime
ASTM E875 – 10 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Fungal Control Agents as Preservatives for Aqueous-Based Products Used in the Paper Industry
Plastics
ASTM D5988 – 12 Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in Soil
ASTM E2180 – 07(2012) Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
Adhesive Films & Products
ASTM D4783 – 01(2008) Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Preparations in Container to Attack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi
ASTM D4300 – 01(2008) Standard Test Methods for Ability of Adhesive Films to Support or Resist the Growth of Fungi
ASTM D4783 – 01(2008) Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Preparations in Container to Attack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi
Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM G160 – 12 Standard Practice for Evaluating Microbial Susceptibility of Nonmetallic Materials By Laboratory Soil Burial
Carpet
ASTM E2471 – 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Using Seeded Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity In Carpets
Fabrics
ASTM E2722 – 09 Standard Test Method for Using Seeded Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity in Fabric and Air Filter Media
Air
ASTM E884 – 82(2012) Standard Practice for Sampling Airborne Microorganisms at Municipal Solid Waste Processing Facilities
Air Filter Media
ASTM E2722 – 09 Standard Test Method for Using Seeded Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity in Fabric and Air Filter Media
Building Materials
ASTM D6329 – 98(2008) Standard Guide for Developing Methodology for Evaluating the Ability of Indoor Materials to Support Microbial Growth Using Static Environmental Chambers
Disinfectant Efficacy Testing of Treated Fabrics, Fibers, and Textiles
ASTM E2149 – 10 Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Immobilized Antimicrobial Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions
Laundry Disinfectant or Sanitizer
ASTM E2274 – 09 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants
ASTM E2406 – 09 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants for Use in High-Efficiency Washing Operations
Disinfectants & Antimicrobials
ASTM E2275 – 03(2008) Standard Practice for Evaluating Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluid Bioresistance and Antimicrobial Pesticide Performance
AOAC 955.17 Fungicidal Activity of Disinfectants
Medical Devices
ASTM E1837 – 96(2007) Standard Test Method to Determine Efficacy of Disinfection Processes for Reusable Medical Devices (Simulated Use Test)
Hard Surface Disinfectant Efficacy Testing
ASTM E2362 – 09 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection
Disinfectant Efficacy of Liquid Chemical Germicides
ASTM E2111 – 12 Standard Quantitative Carrier Test Method to Evaluate the Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal, and Sporicidal Potencies of Liquid Chemicals
ASTM E2197 – 11 Standard Quantitative Disk Carrier Test Method for Determining the Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal and Sporicidal Activities of Liquid Chemical Germicides
ASTM E2149 – 10 Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Immobilized Antimicrobial Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions
ASTM E2180 – 07(2012) Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
- JIS Z 2801 Japanese Standard Test for Antimicrobial Product Activity and Efficacy
- Standard Zone of Inhibition Test – Kirby-Bauer Method
Antimicrobial Hard Surface – Fungi and Mildew
- ISO 16869 Assessment of the Effectiveness of Fungistatic Compounds in Plastics Formulations
Antimicrobial Textiles – Fungi
- AATCC 30 Antifungal Activity on Textile Material
Disinfectant Efficacy
ASTM E2362 – 09 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection
ASTM E2197 – 11 Standard Quantitative Disk Carrier Test Method for Determining the Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal and Sporicidal Activities of Liquid Chemical Germicides
ASTM E2315 – 03(2008) Standard Guide for Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity Using a Time-Kill Procedure
- AOAC 961.02 Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants
- AOAC 955.14; 955.15; 964.02 Use Dilution Methods
- AOAC 965.13 Disinfectant for Swimming Pools
- ASTM E2362 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection
- ASTM E2197 Standard Quantitative Disk Carrier Test Method for Determining the Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal and Sporicidal Activities of Liquid Chemical Germicides
- ASTM E2315 Standard Guide for Assesment of Antimicrobial Activity Using a Time-Kill Procedure
- EPA Towelettes Efficacy Data Requirements: Pre-Saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection
- MBC Minimum Bactericidal Concentration Test
- MIC Minimal Inhibitory Concentration
Sanitizer
- AOAC 960.09 Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizing Action of Disinfectants
- EPA 01-1A Protocol for residual Self Sanitizing Activity of Dried Chemical Residues on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces
Fungicides
ASTM E2406 – 09 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants for Use in High Efficiency Washing Operations
AOAC 955.17 Fungicidal Activity of Disinfectants against Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Preserved Product
Antimicrobial Effectiveness USP
Microbial Examination of Nonsterile Products USP ,
CTFA Methods
Fungicidal Efficacy Testing
- EPA DIS/TSS Testing
- AOAC Testing
- ASTM Testing
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