Peracetic acid vapor sterilization of food and beverage containers
US8454890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of sterilizing a surface comprising treating such surface with a vapor comprising peracetic acid at a concentration of at least about 3500 ppm at between about 57° and about 75° C. Such method is preferably conducted in the absence of a hydrogen peroxide initiator, and is particularly suitable for the sterilization of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
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