Condom testing
Optional Tests for Condom testing
Condom test compatibility study (lubricants) ASTM D3492
Dimensions of rubber condoms ASTM D3492
Condom burst test ASTM D3492
Condom tensile test ASTM D3492
This method covers tensile properties of condoms as defined in ASTM D3492. The parameters being tested are as follows:
Dimensions
Tensile strength and elongation
Condom viral barrier test
This outline describes procedures for evaluation of the barrier properties for condoms. The evaluation consists of placing a suspension of Phi-X174 bacteriophage into the test condom and suspended the condom in sterile simulated serum. The external liquid will be assayed for the challenge virus ( Phi-X174) using plaque assay techniques at each of the following time intervals: 0 and 30 minutes.
