Virus and Virucidal Testing

Written by Vishal Ranjan | Updated: September 26, 2025

Virus and Virucidal Testing

Written by Vishal Ranjan |  Updated: September 26, 2025
Aerospace aluminum alloy panels after salt spray corrosion test showing coating protection
Aerospace corrosion testing per MIL-STD-810 evaluating alloy and coating protection performance

Virus and Virucidal Testing

Testing for virus-killing efficacy is known as virucidal activity. To register a virucidal disinfectant for market release, efficacy data must be given. To ensure accuracy and efficacy, a set of standards must be followed when conducting virucidal tests. These standards include ASTM E 1052 and E 1053. 

The tests are designed to have strict controls and a scientifically plausible design, providing clients with great levels of trust in the results. Viruses can be purchased as needed. The methods used for the tests can also be changed to suit the testing requirements. 

Virucidal tests are conducted against various viruses such as HIV, human coronavirus, and herpesvirus 1 (HSV1). Data from these tests must meet the standards set by ASME 1052 and ASME 1053. The results of these tests are used to register the virucidal disinfectant for market release.

Video 01: Virucidal Efficacy Testing for Disinfectants

 

ABOUT AUTHOR

Vishal Ranjan is an experienced Materials Consultant and Structural Engineer with over 5 years of material selection, testing, and failure analysis expertise. He specializes in investigating and reconstructing material failures and providing scientifically sound recommendations rooted in advanced engineering principles. Currently serving as a Customer Engagement Manager, Vishal combines his technical background with client-focused strategies to deliver practical, high-impact solutions in materials and structural engineering. His work is grounded in a strong academic foundation: He holds an M.Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Kanpur, one of India's premier engineering institutions. Vishal’s approach is both analytical and results-driven.

He has a proven ability to bridge technical insights with real-world applications. He has played a key role in various projects requiring precise evaluation of structural integrity, root cause failure investigations, and materials performance under diverse environmental and operational conditions. Through his work, Vishal continues to contribute to advancements in engineering practices and client solutions, focusing on safety, durability, and innovation.

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