ASTM F720-17

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

1.1 This practice is intended to determine the potential for a substance, or material extract, to elicit contact dermal allergenicity.  1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units 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.