ASTM F720 : 24

Standard Test Method for Testing Guinea Pigs for Contact Allergens: Guinea Pig Maximization Test

Standard Details

1.1 This test method is intended to determine the potential for a test article to elicit contact dermal allergenicity. This is a semi-quantitative method. There are no known limitations to this method.

1.2 The values stated in SI units, including units officially accepted for use with the SI, are to be regarded as standard. No other systems of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.