What is ISO/TS 20660 – Specifications of antibacterial silver nanoparticles about?
ISO/TS 20660 discusses antibacterial silver nanoparticles for nanotechnologies. ISO/TS 20660 is an international standard that provides specifications of antibacterial silver nanoparticles
ISO/TS 20660 guides the specification of characteristics and relevant measurement methods for silver nanoparticles in powder or colloidal forms that are intended for antibacterial applications in nanotechnology.
ISO/TS 20660 is intended to aid the producer in providing the physicochemical characteristics of silver nanoparticles that have an antibacterial effect on the buyer.
Note: ISO/TS 20660 does not cover considerations specific to health and safety issues either during manufacturing or use.
Who is ISO/TS 20660 - Specifications of antibacterial silver nanoparticles for?
ISO/TS 20660 on specifications of antibacterial silver nanoparticles is useful for:
- Manufacturers of nanomaterials
- Test centers for Nanotechnology
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use ISO/TS 20660 - Specifications of antibacterial silver nanoparticles?
Silver nanoparticles are composed of silver with all three external dimensions in the nanoscale. Silver nanoparticles have become one of the most widely utilized nanomaterials in consumer products for their antibacterial properties. The application of silver nanoparticles is increasingly being adopted in consumer products to control the growth of microorganisms on the surfaces or interiors of products.
ISO/TS 20660 guideline assists you with measurement methods on the average size of primary particles, the size distribution of primary particles, zeta potential, specific surface area, total silver content, hydrodynamic size, silver nanoparticle number concentration, and sampling for determination of characteristics of antibacterial silver nanoparticles.
This assists in accessing the antibacterial silver nanoparticles properly and ensure the test results provided are comparable to other laboratories. ISO/TS 20660 is also useful for further antibacterial applications in nanotechnology.