Use of storage-stable aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide to generate pure chlorine dioxide gas for decontamination
US9656865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
New methods are disclosed for decontaminating surfaces and enclosures that avoid problems such as salt deposits, corrosion and condensation that accompany the use of known methods. The methods involve the use of chlorine dioxide solutions prepared by passing dilute chlorine gas over solid granular sodium chlorite to produce chlorine dioxide gas which is then collected to form a solution with very low levels of impurities. The chlorine dioxide gas can be introduced into an enclosure and used to disinfect a portion of the contents of the enclosure.
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