Method for disinfecting and sterilizing microbial contaminated materials
US6096266A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Microbial contaminated materials, such as medical instruments and waste from medical laboratories or hospitals, are disinfected and sterilized by using a combination of peracetic acid and ozone in a sterilization chamber. The peracetic acid is formed within the sterilization chamber by introducing liquid hydrogen peroxide and liquid acetic acid into the chamber.
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