1. Scope*
1.1 This test method is used to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of sanitizers on
precleaned, inanimate, hard, nonporous, non-food contact surfaces against
Staphylococcus aureus, or Klebsiella
pneumoniae or Klebsiella aerogenes, or a
combination thereof. Appropriate modifications to the method may be required when
testing organisms not specified herein. When utilizing test surfaces not
described herein (see Test Method E2274) or when evaluating spray-based or
towelette-based antimicrobial products, modifications may also be required.