Vapor sterilization using inorganic hydrogen peroxide complexes
US5667753A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1383
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and process for hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization of medical instruments and similar devices make use of hydrogen peroxide vapor released from an inorganic hydrogen peroxide complex. The peroxide vapor can be released at room temperature and atmospheric pressure; however, the pressure used can be less than 50 torr and the temperature greater than 86.degree. C. to facilitate the release of hydrogen peroxide vapor. The heating rate can be greater than 5.degree. C. Optionally, a plasma can be used in conjunction with the vapor.
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