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US 2015/0306266 A1Published application
Process for decontaminating or sterilizing an article
AssigneeAmerican Sterilizer Company
InventorsPeter A. Burke, Mark James Leggett, Michael A. Centanni
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Abstract
This invention relates to a a process for decontaminating or sterilizing an article contaminated with spores. The process comprises contacting the spores with a liquid sterilant for a sufficient period of time to effect a desired reduction (e.g., at least a 4 log reduction) in the number of spores capable of returning to vegetative growth. The liquid sterilant may comprise water, an antimicrobial agent (e.g., peracetic acid) and a peroxide (e.g., hydrogen peroxide).
Claims39
A process for decontaminating or sterilizing an article contaminated with spores, comprising:
- contacting the article with a liquid sterilant comprising water, an antimicrobial agent and a peroxide for a sufficient period of time to effect at least a 4 log reduction in the number of spores capable of returning to vegetative growth, the aqueous composition having a concentration of peroxide in the range from about 0.01 to about 14% by weight.
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