Room temperature sterilant for medical devices
US5840343A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- 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. A further method is provided for sterilizing medical devices, including dialyzer filter modules, wherein the anti-microbial composition is capable of a 1:1 to a 1:12 dilution with water.
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