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NAPPY SANITIZERS
Australian Standard
AS 2351—1985
 This Australian standard was prepared by Committee CS/32, Nappy Sanitizers. It was
approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on
11 December 1984 and published on 4 March 1985.

The following interests are represented on Committee CS/32:

Australian Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association
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Australian Consumers Association

Confederation of Australian Industry
Department of Health
Department of Health, N.S.W.
Department of Science and Technology
Health Commission of Victoria
National Council of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

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 AS 2351—1985

Australian Standard
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NAPPY SANITIZERS

First publi shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980

Second editi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)
1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 3652 7
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PREFACE

This edition of this standard was prepared by the Association’s Committee on

Sanitizers, to supersede AS 2351—1980.
This edition introduces a number of clarifications which will enable the test procedure
to be carried out in a more consistent manner using present day techniques and
materials. In this regard this edition specifies an upper limit for the number of micro-
organisms that are to be used to test the effectiveness of the product (see Clause 3.1).
The specification of an upper limit has become necessary because improvements in
laboratory techniques have resulted in the production of inoculum densities that were
not initially envisaged. Accordingly, in order that products be tested under substan-
tially consistent conditions, an upper limit was considered essential. Also, it will be
noted that the requirements for the nappy squares (see Paragraph A4.1 of Appendix A),
have been amended to comply with currently commercially available nappies.
The committee considered the possibility of preparing test methods for evaluating a
number of the properties attributed to nappy sanitizers including cleansing, bleaching
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and deodorizing. However, because of the unavailability of test methods that are
known to correlate with these properties under conditions of actual use, the committee
found it impracticable to proceed along these lines. It was agreed that consumers
should be able to make subjective decisions about such properties.
Sanitizers must be bacteriologically effective and nappies treated with such products
must be safe for use. In addition, the contents of the soak bucket must be held at a
satisfactorily hygienic level for safe storage in the home. The consumer cannot be sure
that a nappy is safe for use after treatment simply by its appearance and general
condition. Consequently, this standard provides a laboratory method for determining
the bacteriological effectiveness of nappy sanitizers. It is considered that a sanitizer
that complies with the requirements of this standard will control the number of
microorganisms at a hygienic level, under conditions of normal use, provided that the
manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

CONTENTS
Page
SPECIFICATION
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Referenced Document .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 General Requirements .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Instructions . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

APPENDIX A. Method for Determination of Effectiveness Against Micro-

organisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
for
NAPPY SANITIZERS
1 SCOPE. This standard specifies requirements
for products used for sanitizing nappies by soaking,
describes a method for testing such products and
gives the acceptance criteria. It does not apply to
post-wash additives.
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT. The following
standard is referred to in this standard:
AS 1658 Household Synthetic Laundry Detergent
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Powder.
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
3.1 Effectiveness against microorganisms. When
tested in accordance with Appendix A, the product
shall reduce the number of microorganisms obtained
from the soak solution containing the soaked (treated)
nappy squares from between 1 × 10 7 /mL and
7 × 107 /mL to not more than 500/mL.
3.2 Effect on health. When used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, the product shall
not be injurious to health and shall not contain any
substances that may cause adverse reaction on the
child.
3.3 Solubility. When prepared in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, the product shall be
soluble in water.
3.4 Storage properties. The product shall be cap-
able of complying with the requirements of this
standard after being stored for 12 months either—
(a) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions; or
(b) where there are no manufacturer’s instructions,
at 25°C.
3.5 Packaging. The product shall be packed in
containers that are securely closed and do not react
with the product.
4 INSTRUCTIONS. Every container shall be
legibly marked with adequate instructions for use,
including the following information:
(a) The method of preparing a solution of the
product ready for use.
(b) The time period during which the solution will
remain effective.
(c) An instruction to sluice off faeces before soaking
the nappy.
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(d) The number of nappies that can be soaked
(treated).
(e) The minimum soak period necessary to achieve
satisfactory results.
(f) Instructions for disposal of the solution at the end
of the soak period.
(g) Instructions for rinsing and whether or not the
soaked nappies require further treatment.
5 MARKING. Every container shall be legibly
marked with the following information:
(a) Name and address of the person or company
assuming responsibility for the product.
(b) Type of product, brand name or registered
trademark.
(c) The words ‘Not to be taken’ in a prominent loca-
tion but not necessarily on the primary display
panel.
NOTE: Manufacturers who place the number of this Australi an
standard on nappy sanitiz er packaging or on liter ature related
thereto should ensure that the product is manufactured to comply
wit h the standard.
Att ention is particularly drawn to the scheme for independent
assurance provided by the Standards Mark which is a registered
certifi cation trademark owned by the Standards Associati on of
Austral ia and which is available for use with suitable Australi an
standards.
The presence of the Standards Mark on or in relation to a product
is an assurance that the goods have been produced under a system
of supervision, control and testing applied during manufacture and
including periodical inspections at the manufacturer’s works in
accordance with the certif ication mark scheme of the SAA.
The Standards Mark can be used only by manufacturers licensed
under the certifi cation mark scheme operated by the SAA, and
only when accompanied by the number of the relevant Australi an
standard. It will usually be a requirement that the words ‘Manu-
factured to Australian Standard’ accompany the number of the
standard and enclose the Mark as shown below; however, this is
a matter for negotiation with the Associati on.
Further particulars of the terms of licence and suitabili ty of this
standard for certi fication purposes may be obtained from the
Quality Assurance and Certi fication Department, Standards
Association of Austral ia, 1 The Crescent, Homebush, NSW 2140.
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