Hydrogen peroxide disinfecting and sterilizing compositions
US5900256A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N59/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous acidic disinfecting and sterilizing composition for medical instruments, which may include brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and ceramic components. The composition contains hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, a corrosion inhibitor system, a surfactant and a stabilizer. These compositions have in use stability and are effective as a disinfectant and/or sterilant either at room or when heated. For other applications, surfactants, sequestering agents and stabilizers may be optional.
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