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class="elementor-element elementor-element-3186a3f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="3186a3f1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> Determination of Algal Resistance of Plastic Films </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5d5a333c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="5d5a333c" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5c9a86e6 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list" data-id="5c9a86e6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="icon-list.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-icon-list-items"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <a href="https://microbe-investigations.com/iso21702/"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" 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action of microorganisms on plastics </h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2502f167 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="2502f167" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2c92961f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="2c92961f" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8cc2266 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="8cc2266" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-35460992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="35460992" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="#abstract">Purpose</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23331ddc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="23331ddc" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-53c36f5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="53c36f5d" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> This test evaluates the action of microorganisms on plastics under defined environmental conditions. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-32e319f1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="32e319f1" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7ffd1b49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="7ffd1b49" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-32a9616b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="32a9616b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="#application">Application</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-789e875c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="789e875c" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-35a36031 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="35a36031" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> Applicable to a wide range of plastic products that are used in construction, medical, and agriculture industries. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-42819c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="42819c5" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-56aa71be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="56aa71be" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2060d5f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="2060d5f1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="#test-strains">Mandatory test strains</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-10a1278e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="10a1278e" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2bc6718f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list" data-id="2bc6718f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="icon-list.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-icon-list-items"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Aspergillus niger (ATCC 6275)</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Penicillium funiculosum</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Paecilomyces variotii (ATCC 18502)</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Trichoderma virens (ATCC 9645) and <strong><a href="#">more</a></strong>.</span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-45941071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="45941071" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span style="color: #ee1938;"><strong><a class="inside_links" style="color: #ee1938;" href="#test-strains">View Additional Available Test Strains</a></strong></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3b872f1f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="3b872f1f" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1c3068e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="1c3068e0" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-3dd2ad90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="3dd2ad90" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="#methods">Methodology</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7b8d7c69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="7b8d7c69" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-331e8312 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list" data-id="331e8312" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="icon-list.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-icon-list-items"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Method A: Fungal-growth test</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Method B: Determination of fungistatic effects</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Method C: Resistance to bacteria</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Method D: Resistance to microbially active soil (soil-burial test)</span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-314183be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="314183be" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-34d4a483 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="34d4a483" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5e74008e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="5e74008e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default"><a href="#benefits">Benefits</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-562d12f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="562d12f5" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6e85a403 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list" data-id="6e85a403" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="icon-list.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ul class="elementor-icon-list-items"> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Help manufacturers in optimizing plastic formulations.</span> </li> <li class="elementor-icon-list-item"> <span class="elementor-icon-list-icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M11 9L14 12L11 15M21 12C21 7.02944 16.9706 3 12 3C7.02944 3 3 7.02944 3 12C3 16.9706 7.02944 21 12 21C16.9706 21 21 16.9706 21 12Z" stroke="#8D8D8D" stroke-width="1.4" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"></path></svg> </span> <span class="elementor-icon-list-text">Ensures compliance with industry standards .</span> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-32fb69aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="32fb69aa" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-43142477 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="43142477" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7612072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7612072" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> Turnaround Time </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2f98f45a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="2f98f45a" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-31a7af99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="31a7af99" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> It typically takes 28 days . </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6bac10ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="6bac10ee" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5dccb584 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="5dccb584" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1f7f4955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1f7f4955" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Results</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9b27f0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="9b27f0c" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4de1868f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4de1868f" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> Results are evaluated by observing and measuring the effects of microbial activity on plastic samples. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-53cf7ee5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="53cf7ee5" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4b3dc6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="4b3dc6f" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1d6720c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1d6720c8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span style="color: #ee1938;"><a style="color: #ee1938;" href="#passing_criteria">Passing criteria</a></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-54ec39d1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="54ec39d1" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4544df66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4544df66" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> The passing criteria typically require no significant changes in physical properties, weight, or appearance of the plastic material after microbial exposure. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-337fe291 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="337fe291" data-element_type="container" 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class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-icon"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-down"></i> </span> <span class="elementor-button-text">Know more about the test</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1d0b2c22 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="1d0b2c22" data-element_type="widget" id="abstract" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-463ec5a3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="463ec5a3" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-50aa4f57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="50aa4f57" data-element_type="widget" id="abstract_call" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Abstract</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-178ee915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="178ee915" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> ISO 846 specifies test conditions and requirements for the measurement of the resistance of plastics to microbial attack, specifically fungi, bacteria, and other soil microorganisms. Plastics generally are highly durable. However, they are not completely immune to avoid microbial degradation. Therefore, evaluating their resistance to microbial attack is crucial to ensure their durability.<br><br> Microbial colonisation on plastic surfaces is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and composition of air. Generally, deterioration of plastics by microorganisms occurs in two ways: </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-e0353f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="e0353f3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ol><li><strong>Direct action</strong><br />In this process, plastics act as a nutrient source and stimulate the growth of microorganisms. Microbial growth over an extended time leads to physical destruction and degradation of plastic material.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Indirect action</strong><br />This includes metabolic by-products of microorganisms interacting chemically with plastic surfaces to bring about their breakdown.</li></ol> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7028b1ff elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="7028b1ff" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ae839cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="ae839cc" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>These microbial attacks can remarkably alter the physical properties and functionality of plastics, leading to deterioration in service life and impairment in their performance. ISO 846 describes a test method to assess this breakdown by exposing non-porous plastic materials to selected microorganisms under conditions specified in guidelines and subsequent measurement of changes in mass, visual appearance and other physical properties.<br /><br />It’s important to note that this standard does not test the biodegradability of plastics. The standard specifically tests the resistivity of plastics to microbial attack. Such information is useful for manufacturers in improving the durability and reliability of plastic products exposed to microbial environments.</p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b7b0f6c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="b7b0f6c" data-element_type="widget" id="application" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5bb3c0c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="5bb3c0c6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Importance of ISO 846 Test</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6752687e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6752687e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> The ISO 846 test is essential for assessing the long-term performance of plastics in environments susceptible to microbial growth. By closely reconstructing practical usage scenarios, the test provides critical insights into the microbial resistance of plastic materials. This is important in industries where the degradation of plastics may lead to impaired safety, functionality and product service life. Through visual assessments and measurements of physical properties, the test ensures that plastic products meet the required standards for durability and performance in microbial-rich environments. </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5bc6ef2e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="5bc6ef2e" data-element_type="widget" id="test-strains" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-40369f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="40369f37" data-element_type="widget" id="test_organism" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Industries where ISO 846 test is relevant</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4cdca4b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4cdca4b5" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> ISO 846 tests can be applied to different industrial products that are used in high humidity and soil-rich environments. However, its applicability may expand to other industries too. Some of the relevant industries worth mentioning include: </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2e812e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="2e812e9" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ol> <li><strong>Construction industry </strong><br> These industries rely on this test to assess the performance of plastics in building materials, insulation and structural components, where microbial growth may cause serious damage over time.</li><br> <li><strong>Medical Industry: </strong><br> Plastics used in medical devices, surgical instruments and packaging materials are often exposed to sensitive environments. Testing ensures that these materials do not support microbial growth and reduce contamination risks to the patients. </li><br> <li><strong>Agricuture Industry: </strong><br> Due to the constant contact with soil and high moisture levels, plastics in agricultural machinery, irrigation systems and wrappings are most susceptible to microbial colonisation. Testing plastics using this standard confirms that these materials can withstand such conditions, ensuring durability and reliability in harsh environmental settings. </li><br> <li><strong>Consumer goods: </strong><br> From household containers to everyday plastic items, consumer products should be resistant to microbial growth to maintain hygiene and extend the life of a product. The standard helps manufacturers ensure that their products remain safe for consumers and functional in homes and other environments where microbial exposure is common. </li><br> <li><strong>Electrical and electronics industry: </strong><br> Plastic parts used in electrical devices and appliances are usually exposed to heat and moisture conditions that are most favourable for microbial growth. Testing ensures that these plastics will not lose their insulating properties and structural integrity, preventing potential failures due to microbial deterioration. </li> </ol> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2c29857a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="2c29857a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img decoding="async" src="https://microbe-investigations.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ISO-846-1024x776-1.jpg.webp" title="" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5a835eec elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="5a835eec" data-element_type="widget" id="test-strains" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5ab381f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="5ab381f1" data-element_type="widget" id="methods" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Test organisms</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-42787b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="42787b13" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>At MIS, the ISO 846 test is generally performed using the following strains:</p><ul><li><strong>Bacteria:</strong> Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442)<br /><br /></li><li><b>Fungi:</b> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aspergillus niger</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (ATCC 6275), </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Penicillium funiculosum</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paecilomyces variotii</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (ATCC 18502), </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trichoderma virens</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (ATCC 9645) and </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chaetomium globosum</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (ATCC 6205)</span></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-369cc0fb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="369cc0fb" data-element_type="widget" id="methods" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-177e179d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="177e179d" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">ISO 846 test methods</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2c935a0e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="2c935a0e" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-77aa7fac elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="77aa7fac" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1c6bddae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="1c6bddae" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6e459c88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="6e459c88" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Method A: Fungal-growth test</h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-57eb66e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="57eb66e6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> In this method, plastic test specimens treated with antimicrobial treatments are exposed to a mixed suspension of fungal spores with insufficient nutritive medium (no carbon source) under conditions of ≥95% relative humidity. The fungi grow only if the plastic acts as a nutrient source. Suppose the material does not contain nutritive components; the fungal mycelium does not develop, preventing plastic degradation. The test is applicable for comparing the inherent resistance of plastics to attack by fungi in the absence of other organic materials. </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-297c18b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="297c18b" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-00079b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="00079b7" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Method B: Determination of fungistatic effects </h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-34074e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="34074e3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> Method B involves exposing treated plastic specimens to fungal spores on a complete nutrient medium, providing a carbon source for the fungi. Even when the plastic does not contain nutritive elements, fungi can grow on the surface because of the nutrient medium, possibly attacking the material through their metabolic products. The test determines whether the plastic possesses any fungistatic or fungicidal properties by comparing growth between biocide-treated and nontreated specimens. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-507e1be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="507e1be" data-element_type="container" data-settings="{"background_background":"classic"}"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-9a680f2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="9a680f2" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a7d29ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="a7d29ad" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0fb5966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="0fb5966" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Method C: Resistance to bacteria </h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5a2c7fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5a2c7fe" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> This test assesses the plastic materials’ resistance to bacteria in an incomplete medium without a carbon source. If no bacterial growth occurs in the agar around the specimen, the plastic lacks nutritive components. </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5d21a01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="5d21a01" data-element_type="container"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ac49b55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="ac49b55" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Method D: Resistance to microbially active soil (soil-burial test) </h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6f51273 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6f51273" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>This test method evaluates plastics which are in contact with soil for long-term periods, such as those used in outdoor applications. Test specimens are buried in microbially active soil of known water-holding capacity and moisture content. The aim is to determine the resistance of the plastic material to microbial attack during an extended period of exposure to high humidity and soil microbiota.</p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to ISO 846 microbial testing for plastics, MIS performs other testing methods such as </span><a href="https://microbe-investigations.com/iso-22196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ISO 22196</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://microbe-investigations.com/jisz2801/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">JIS Z 2801</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://microbe-investigations.com/astm-g21/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ASTM G21</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://microbe-investigations.com/iso21702/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ISO 21702</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to check the antimicrobial efficacy of treated plastic materials.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7ba7802 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="7ba7802" data-element_type="container" id="passing_criteria"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-71f83a7a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="71f83a7a" data-element_type="widget" id="benefits" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a0191b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="a0191b8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Benefits of testing </h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-361d127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="361d127" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <ol><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li><b>Regulatory compliance</b><br /><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The standard helps manufacturers meet industry standards and regulatory requirements for plastics to ensure the product meets various global expectations on safety and durability especially in industries such as construction, medical and consumer goods.</span></p></li><li><b>Market advantage<br /></b>Plastics used in medical devices, surgical instruments and packaging materials are often exposed to sensitive environments. Testing ensures that these materials do not support microbial growth and reduce contamination risks to the patients.<br /><br /></li><li><b>Product development</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">By identifying potential issues in plastic formulations, testing provides valuable data for improving material composition. T</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">his aids manufacturers in making their products stronger and more resistant to degradation via microbial activity.<br /><br /></span><b></b></li><li><b>Consumer trust</b><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tested products instil confidence in consumers by confirming that the tested products will remain safe, hygienic and functional over time. This is very important for plastics used in medical devices, packaging and food-related applications.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Environmental impact <br /></b>The standard indirectly helps reduce waste and environmental impact by guaranteeing product durability and microbial resistance, as products do not break down prematurely and end up in landfills.</span></p><b></b></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><b><b>Brand reputation</b></b><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customers perceive companies operating according to ISO standards as a reliable and responsible business partner in both B2B and consumer markets, thus enhancing their brand reputation.</span></p></li></ul></li></ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-29ba8688 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="29ba8688" data-element_type="widget" id="#passing_criteria" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-11bffd65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child" data-id="11bffd65" data-element_type="container" id="know_more"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7aaa8317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="7aaa8317" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Guidelines to follow for conducting ISO 846 Test</h2> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-23bbd722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="23bbd722" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><b>Specimen preparation</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure plastic test specimens are clean and of the proper size </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(typically 50 mm x 50 mm)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and shape as specified by the particular test method.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prepare test specimens in sufficient numbers to meet the requirements for all test methods being conducted (fungal, bacterial, soil-burial).</span></li></ul><p><b>Selection of microorganisms</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose appropriate test organisms based on the environmental exposure of the plastic (e.g., fungi like </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aspergillus niger</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or bacteria like </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pseudomonas aeruginosa</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">).</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Testing shall be performed with microorganisms from recognised culture collections, e.g. ATCC or equivalent in order to ensure standardised testing.</span></li></ul><p><b>Testing conditions</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain controlled environmental conditions during testing, such as temperature (typically 29°C) and relative humidity (≥95%) for fungal growth tests.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the case of the soil burial tests, the soil shall possess suitable water holding capacity and moisture content so as to simulate realistic environmental exposure.</span></li></ul><p><b>Exposure time</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Test specimens should be exposed to microorganisms for a specified period of time, typically determined by the standard and application requirements (often weeks to months).</span></li></ul><p><b>Visual and physical assessments</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After the exposure period, conduct a visual examination of the specimens to assess microbial growth or discoloration.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Change in physical properties like mass loss, surface gloss flexural properties and hardness must be measured to determine the amount of deterioration.</span></li></ul><p><b>Use of controls</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Always include control specimens, such as stainless steel discs, to validate test results by showing the extent of microbial growth in comparison to the plastic material.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use positive and negative controls (biocide-treated and untreated specimens) where applicable to determine 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Other strains can also be added as per the customer’s request.</span></p></div> </div><div class="eael-accordion-list"> <div id="why-is-the-test-important" class="elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header" tabindex="0" data-tab="5" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-6645"><span class="eael-accordion-tab-title">Why is the test important?</span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus"></i></span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus"></i></span></div><div id="elementor-tab-content-6645" class="eael-accordion-content clearfix" data-tab="5" aria-labelledby="why-is-the-test-important">The test helps in determining the resistance of plastics to microbial degradation when they are exposed to fungi, bacteria and microorganisms present in soil. It also helps maintain product durability and achieve compliance with regulatory standards. </div> </div><div class="eael-accordion-list"> <div id="what-are-the-different-parts-of-the-iso-846-standard" class="elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header" tabindex="0" data-tab="6" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-6646"><span class="eael-accordion-tab-title">What are the different parts of the ISO 846 standard?</span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus"></i></span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus"></i></span></div><div id="elementor-tab-content-6646" class="eael-accordion-content clearfix" data-tab="6" aria-labelledby="what-are-the-different-parts-of-the-iso-846-standard">The standard consists of four methods: Method A for testing fungal resistance; Method B for assessing fungistatic effect; Method C for testing bacterial resistance; and Method D, a soil-burial test. </div> </div><div class="eael-accordion-list"> <div id="what-is-the-significance-of-a-high-resistance-rating-in-this-test" class="elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header" tabindex="0" data-tab="7" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-6647"><span class="eael-accordion-tab-title">What is the significance of a high resistance rating in this test?</span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus"></i></span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus"></i></span></div><div id="elementor-tab-content-6647" class="eael-accordion-content clearfix" data-tab="7" aria-labelledby="what-is-the-significance-of-a-high-resistance-rating-in-this-test">A high resistance rating would suggest that the material possesses great durability to microbial growth, promoting longer product life and ensuring that regulatory requirements are adequately met. </div> </div><div class="eael-accordion-list"> <div id="how-does-temperature-affect-the-test-results" class="elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header" tabindex="0" data-tab="8" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-6648"><span class="eael-accordion-tab-title">How does temperature affect the test results?</span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus"></i></span><span class="eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus"></i></span></div><div id="elementor-tab-content-6648" class="eael-accordion-content clearfix" data-tab="8" aria-labelledby="how-does-temperature-affect-the-test-results">Temperature affects the growth rate of microorganisms and also the rate of degradation of plastics. 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