ISO 5156:2022
(Main)Corrosion of metals and alloys - Corrosion test method for disinfectant - Total immersion method
Corrosion of metals and alloys - Corrosion test method for disinfectant - Total immersion method
This document specifies a method for testing the corrosivity of disinfectants against metals and alloys (for example, apparatus, reagents and materials, test specimens, pre-cleaning of test specimens, conditioning, procedure, test report) under total immersion conditions. This document is applicable to the determination of corrosion of disinfectants to metal materials under total immersion. Other corrosion test methods are not included in this document, and this document does not include the evaluation of corrosion test results. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility for the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Corrosion des métaux et alliages — Méthode d'essai de corrosion pour les désinfectants — Méthode d'immersion totale
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Dec-2022
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 156 - Corrosion of metals and alloys
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 156 - Corrosion of metals and alloys
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 19-Dec-2022
- Due Date
- 26-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 19-Dec-2022
Overview
ISO 5156:2022 - "Corrosion of metals and alloys - Corrosion test method for disinfectant - Total immersion method" specifies a standardized laboratory method to determine the corrosivity of disinfectants against metals and alloys under total immersion conditions. The document defines required apparatus, specimen preparation, conditioning, test procedure, and the information to include in a test report. It does not cover other corrosion test methods or the interpretation/evaluation of results, and users must ensure appropriate safety and regulatory compliance.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and limitations
- Applies only to total immersion testing of disinfectants on metal materials.
- Does not include evaluation of corrosion test results or other test methods.
- Apparatus
- Test cell (wide-mouth sealable glass jar or pressure-resistant vessel), specimen supports, analytical balance (0.1 mg precision), constant-temperature device, evaporation-preventing device, digital microscope (1x–100x, ≥3 MP), oven ((38 ± 3) °C to (120 ± 3) °C), vernier caliper (±0.02 mm).
- Reagents and materials
- Acetone conforming to ISO 6353-2, waterproof abrasive paper (#120) per ISO 8486-1, grade 3 water per ISO 3696.
- Specimens and preparation
- Typical specimen size: 50 × 25 × 2 mm with a 3 mm mounting hole; polish, mark, preclean (acetone, drying), and weigh to 0.1 mg.
- Conditioning and test parameters
- Metal immersion area to solution volume ratio: 1 cm² : 10 ml.
- Test solutions: concentrated (as received) and recommended use dilution.
- Typical test temperature: (38 ± 3) °C; common exposure time: 168 h (24 h optionally).
- Procedure and measurements
- Triplicate specimens per condition plus reagent blanks and a reference specimen.
- Post‑exposure rinse, acetone ultrasonic cleaning, drying, weigh, and visual inspection for discoloration, etching, accretions, pitting.
- Remove corrosion products per ISO 8407, calculate weight loss and corrosion rate (formula provided), evaluate pitting with a digital microscope or ISO 11463.
- Test report
- Must include full descriptions of metals/alloys, disinfectant, equipment, deviations, results and calculation references, test date, and standards used.
Applications - Who uses ISO 5156:2022
- Materials and corrosion engineers evaluating disinfectant compatibility with metal components.
- Quality control laboratories in healthcare, aerospace, food processing, manufacturing and maintenance that use disinfectants.
- Product developers and safety teams assessing material selection for equipment exposed to cleaning/disinfecting agents.
- Test laboratories seeking ISO-compliant methods for disinfectant corrosion testing.
Related standards
- ISO 3696 (water for analytical use), ISO 6353-2 (acetone), ISO 8044 (corrosion vocabulary), ISO 8407 (removal of corrosion products), ISO 11463 (pitting corrosion evaluation), ISO 8486-1 (abrasive paper). References include ASTM F483 and ST/SG/AC guidance for evaporation prevention.
Keywords: ISO 5156:2022, corrosion test method, disinfectant corrosion, total immersion, corrosion of metals, pitting corrosion, corrosion rate, corrosion testing standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 5156:2022 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Corrosion of metals and alloys - Corrosion test method for disinfectant - Total immersion method". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for testing the corrosivity of disinfectants against metals and alloys (for example, apparatus, reagents and materials, test specimens, pre-cleaning of test specimens, conditioning, procedure, test report) under total immersion conditions. This document is applicable to the determination of corrosion of disinfectants to metal materials under total immersion. Other corrosion test methods are not included in this document, and this document does not include the evaluation of corrosion test results. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility for the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This document specifies a method for testing the corrosivity of disinfectants against metals and alloys (for example, apparatus, reagents and materials, test specimens, pre-cleaning of test specimens, conditioning, procedure, test report) under total immersion conditions. This document is applicable to the determination of corrosion of disinfectants to metal materials under total immersion. Other corrosion test methods are not included in this document, and this document does not include the evaluation of corrosion test results. This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility for the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ISO 5156:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.060 - Corrosion of metals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5156
First edition
2022-12
Corrosion of metals and alloys —
Corrosion test method for disinfectant
— Total immersion method
Corrosion des métaux et alliages — Méthode d'essai de corrosion pour
les désinfectants — Méthode d'immersion totale
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Apparatus . 1
4.1 Test cell . 1
4.2 Specimen-supporting device . 2
4.3 Analytical balance . 2
4.4 Constant-temperature device . 2
4.5 Evaporation-preventing device . 2
4.6 Digital microscope . 2
4.7 Oven. 3
4.8 Vernier calliper . 3
5 Reagents and materials . 3
6 Test specimens . 3
7 Precleaning of test specimens . 3
8 Conditioning . 3
9 Procedure .4
10 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Recommended report form . 6
Bibliography . 8
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Introduction
Disinfecting is one of the most important means of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. In
the current environment, it is of great practical significance to establish International Standards for
corrosion detection of disinfectants scientifically. This document is intended to provide a basis for
corrosion detection of disinfectants and to help prevent potential hazards caused by improper use of
disinfectants worldwide.
This document only provides the corrosion test method for disinfectants under the condition of total
immersion. Other corrosion test methods are not included in this document. This document does not
include the evaluation of corrosion test results.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5156:2022(E)
Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosion test method
for disinfectant — Total immersion method
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for testing the corrosivity of disinfectants against metals and
alloys (for example, apparatus, reagents and materials, test specimens, pre-cleaning of test specimens,
conditioning, procedure, test report) under total immersion conditions.
This document is applicable to the determination of corrosion of disinfectants to metal materials under
total immersion. Other corrosion test methods are not included in this document, and this document
does not include the evaluation of corrosion test results.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is
the responsibility for the user of this docume
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