Recognized standard

F2638-22

FDA recognition 14-581 · ASTM · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-581
Designation F2638-22
Title Standard Test Method for Using Aerosol Filtration for Measuring the Performance of Porous Packaging Materials as a Surrogate Microbial Barrier
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Dec 19, 2022
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method measures the aerosol filtration performance of porous packaging materials by creating a defined aerosol of 1.0 micron particles and assessing the filtration efficiency of the material using either single or dual particle counters. 1.2 This test method is applicable to porous…

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