ASTM D8549-24 - Standard Guide for Testing Cleaning Performance of Hand Dishwashing Detergents

1.1 This guide covers cleaning performance in hand dishwash applications.

1.2 This guide provides guidelines for several techniques of measuring the cleaning performance of light-duty hand dishwashing detergents in the presence of artificially applied test soils and/or standardized Ready To Use (RTU) test materials. It is intended as a laboratory screening test to aid in the formulation of products, for quality control and as a basis between the formulator and supplier in standardizing specific products’ cleaning performance.

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.