Decontamination of prion-contaminated surfaces with phenols
US8236492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of decontaminating a surface or liquid which is contaminated with prions includes treating the surface with a composition which includes one or more phenol. Phenols which are particularly effective include p-chloro-m-xylanol, thymol, triclosan, 4-chloro, 3-methylphenol, pentachlorophenol, hexachlorophene, 2,2-methyl-bis(4-chlorophenol), and p-phenylphenol.
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