In situ sporicidal disinfectant
US4937072A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Y111/01007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The method comprises forming a sporocide having a defined period of sporocidal activity comprising three components including a peroxide or peroxide generating material, a peroxidase and a salt of iodide which serves as a donor molecule; storing the three components in a nonreacting state to maintain the sporocide in an inactive state and admixing the three components in a aqueous based carrier to cause a catalyzed reaction by said peroxidase for generating free radicals and/or byproducts from the iodide salt (donor molecule) and contacting the surface or object to be sterilized with the activated mixture. The concentration level of the three components can be selected such that an active sporocidal state is maintained for any desired period of time.
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