Method for sterilizing medical devices utilizing a room temperature sterilant
US5589507A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N37/16
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an anti-microbial composition containing an ester of formic acid, an oxidizer, performic acid and water. Also provided is a premix for making the anti-microbial composition having two parts. One part contains the ester of formic acid and a second part contains the oxidizer. Another method is provided for making the anti-microbial composition in which the ester of formic acid is combined with the oxidizer and water. Also provided is a method for sterilizing devices by contacting the surface of the device with the anti-microbial composition containing the ester of formic acid, an oxidizer, performic acid and water.
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