Assessment of the antibacterial activity of tea tree oil using the European EN1276 and EN12054 standard suspension tests

Research in Australia investigating the antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil, in a hygienic skin wash, an alcoholic hygienic skin wash and an alcoholic hand rub. The products were assessed in 2 tests against a range of bacterial infections and for its acceptability in handwashing. [(BNI unique abs...

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Published inThe Journal of hospital infection Vol. 59; no. 2; pp. 113 - 125
Main Authors Messager, S, Hammer, K, Carson, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.2005
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Australia
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Summary:Research in Australia investigating the antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil, in a hygienic skin wash, an alcoholic hygienic skin wash and an alcoholic hand rub. The products were assessed in 2 tests against a range of bacterial infections and for its acceptability in handwashing. [(BNI unique abstract)] 47 references
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ISSN:0195-6701