Process for extracting endotoxin
AssigneeWako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.
InventorsMasakazu Tsuchiya, Aya Takaoka, Kazuaki Harada
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A solution containing at least one of albumin and globulin is effective for extracting endotoxin adhered to or adsorbed on a surface of a solid such as containers, medical devices, disposable needles, etc., and thus useful as a cleaning agent for these containers, medical devices, etc.
Claims26
A process for extracting endotoxin adhered to or adsorbed on a surface of a container or device, which comprises contacting the container or device with a solution comprising at least one of albumin and globulin.
A solution for extracting endotoxin adhered to or adsorbed on a surface of a solid, which comprises an endotoxin-free water or buffer solution and at least one of albumin and globulin in a concentration of 0.0001 to 6 mg/ml in terms of protein concentration.
A process for cleaning containers or devices contaminated with endotoxin, which comprises rinsing the containers or devices using a solution comprising at least one of albumin and globulin.
A cleaning agent for cleaning containers or devices contaminated with endotoxin, which comprises an endotoxin-free water or buffer solution and at least one of albumin and globulin in a concentration of 0.0001 to 6 mg/ml in terms of protein concentration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.