Use of interhalogen compounds as a sterilizing agent
US5229072A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N59/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for sterilizing the surface of an article contaminated with bacteria and bacterial spores which comprises exposing the surface to an effective amount of a fluorine interhalogen compound sterilizing agent such as gaseous chlorine trifluoride or chloride pentafluoride, or mixtures thereof. The surface to be sterilized can be subjected to a gaseous atmosphere of controlled humidity immediately prior to or during exposure to the gaseous sterilant.
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