BS EN ISO 22612:2005

This standard BS EN ISO 22612:2005 Clothing for protection against infectious agents. Test method for resistance to dry microbial penetration is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.140 Hospital equipment
• 13.340.10 Protective clothing

This test method provides a means for assessing the resistance to penetration through barrier materials of bacteria-carrying particles.

NOTE Due to its complexity, this EN ISO 22612 cannot be considered as a useful method for routine quality control but may suit the needs when a material is assessed for compliance with the requirements of current regulations such as EU Directive 93/42/EEC.