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Rapid sterilization enzymatic process with persistence

US4996146A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1990
Grant dateFeb 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N63/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzymatic sterilization system is disclosed which is effective against viruses and other organisms. Methods are disclosed to increase the rate of and reduce the cost for sterilization with this chemistry as compared to the prior art. Methods are disclosed to formulate a sterlizing chemistry which actively maintains a sterile environment over a defined period of time.

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