ASTM E654-96(2009)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Effectiveness of Aerosol and Pressurized Spray Insecticides Against Cockroaches (Withdrawn 2018)
Standard Test Method for Effectiveness of Aerosol and Pressurized Spray Insecticides Against Cockroaches (Withdrawn 2018)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a satisfactory means of determining the relative efficiency of aerosol formulations when applied as direct sprays to cockroaches. It is not designed to measure the residual action.
As a biological test, it is subject to the variations that accompany the reactions of living organisms. It should be employed under the supervision of personnel familiar with the biological testing of insecticides.
In order to measure the effectiveness with reasonable tolerance, the test is run in conjunction with the Official Test Aerosol II (OTA II) as the standard basis of comparison. Another standard that may be used with this test method is the Tentative Official Aqueous Pressurized Spray (TOAPS).
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effectiveness of aerosol and pressurized spray insecticides against cockroaches.
1.2 Test data by this test method may also be adequate to support claims for use of the product to control the exposed or accessible stages of silverfish, ants, centipedes, spiders, and certain stored product pests.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of the effectiveness of aerosol and pressurized spray insecticides against cockroaches.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents, this test method was withdrawn in January 2018 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: E654 − 96 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Test Method for
Effectiveness of Aerosol and Pressurized Spray Insecticides
Against Cockroaches
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E654; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effec-
3.1 This test method provides a satisfactory means of
tiveness of aerosol and pressurized spray insecticides against determining the relative efficiency of aerosol formulations
cockroaches.
when applied as direct sprays to cockroaches. It is not designed
to measure the residual action.
1.2 Test data by this test method may also be adequate to
support claims for use of the product to control the exposed or
3.2 As a biological test, it is subject to the variations that
accessible stages of silverfish, ants, centipedes, spiders, and
accompany the reactions of living organisms. It should be
certain stored product pests.
employed under the supervision of personnel familiar with the
biological testing of insecticides.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.3 In order to measure the effectiveness with reasonable
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tolerance, the test is run in conjunction with the Official Test
and are not considered standard.
Aerosol II (OTA II) as the standard basis of comparison.
Another standard that may be used with this test method is the
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Tentative Official Aqueous Pressurized Spray (TOAPS).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Offıcial Test Aerosol II (OTA II)/Tentative Offıcial Aque-
ous Pressurized Spray (TOAPS), to be dispensed from the
2. Terminology
container in which it is supplied. Ensure that the OTA II/
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: TOAPS dispenser meets the specifications designated on its
label.
2.1.1 aerosols—for this method, pressurized formulations
generally containing 20 % or less of low-volatile ingredients
4.2 Test Specimen Dispenser—No restrictions are made on
(insecticides, base oils, solvents, etc.) and 80 % or more of
the dispenser. However, the test results apply only to the
propellant (fluorinated hydrocarbons, liquefied petroleum
particular test specimen as dispensed from the particular unit
gases, etc.).
employed.
2.1.2 pressurized sprays—for this method, formulations
4.3 Cockroaches—The test insects shall be healthy, normal,
generally containing more than 20 % low-volatile ingredients
undeformed last nymphal instars or young males of the
(insecticides, base oils, solvents, etc.) and 3 to 80 % propellant
German cockroach, (Blattella germanica L). Wild cockroaches
(fluorinated hydrocarbons, liquefied petroleum gases, com-
shall not be used.
pressed gases, etc.).
4.3.1 Recently emerged last nymphal instars (for example,
2.1.3 moribund—pertaining to any insect that shows signs
those whose pigmentation is not dark) shall not be used for
of life, but is incapable of normal locomotion.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originally information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E654 – 96 (2003). careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
DOI: 10.1520/E0654-96R09. you may attend.
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E654 − 96 (2009)
testing purposes. It is recommended that the last nymphal- 4.9 Recovery Dishes may be glass crystallizing dishes (125
instar stage shall have been attained at least 3 days prior to mm in diameter and 65 mm in height) or other suitable
testing. containers. Covers of 16-mesh screen may be used during the
4.3.2 Any suitable method permitting the production of 48-h holding period after treatment.
large numbers of test insects under controlled temperature and 5
4.10 Purina Laboratory Chow, to be fed to the cockroaches
humidity conditions may be employed. The rearing technique
until the time of testing.
described by Woodbury and Barnhart, which makes good use
4.11 Water, to be supplied to the cockroaches until the time
of a brood chamber containing adult females from which large
of testing.
numbers of first instar nymphs may be collected at frequent
intervals, has been successfully used.
5. Test Specimen
4.3.3 All test insects shall be reared under uniform condi-
5.1 Prior to use, calibrate the OTA II/TOAPS and the test
tions.
specimenat80 62°F(27 61°C)todeterminetheirsprayrates
4.4 Rearing Room, of any convenient size, free of strong
in grams per second.
drafts and maintained at a temperature of 80 6 2°F (27 6 1°C)
5.2 Align the dispensers on the adjustable shelf and deter-
and a relative humidity of 506 5 %. This room should be
mine their settings to permit rapid handling during testing.
separate from the testing room and should be ventilated to
minimize odors.
5.3 Run a minimum of ten test groups for the test specimen
in conjunction with ten test groups using the OTA II/ TOAPS.
4.5 Test Room, maintained at a temperature of 80 6 2°F (27
Make an equal number of replicates for members of any test
6 1°C) and a relative humidity of 50 6 5 %, of a convenient
series on a given test day.
size to permit the operator to conduct the test efficiently.
5.4 The dosages shall be approximately the same through-
4.6 Spray Chamber, with walls of solid material, 18 in. (457
out a given test series and shall be of such magnitude as to
mm) square, 25 to 30 in. (635 to 762 mm) high, with an open
result in an average of 50 to 75 % of the insects dead and
top and floor.
moribund at 24 h with the OTA II/TOAPS. Consider average
4.6.1 The floor of the chamber shall be covered with ⁄2-in.
dosages the same if they agree within 0.2 g.
(13-mm) mesh, wire hardware cloth, with suitable guides
fastened to permit the centering of the treatment container in a
5.5 Weigh the test dispensers both before and after the
definitepositionwithres
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