Sterilization method
US8696986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of sterilizing a material, said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing a solution comprising peroxyacetic acid into a hot gaseous stream to produce a peroxyacetic acid vapor; and (b) contacting such peroxyacetic acid vapor with the material to be sterilized.
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