Canister with plasma gas mixture for sterilizer

Details Canister with plasma gas mixture for sterilizer Canister with plasma gas mixture for sterilizer

1995-06-05

1997-01-14

Warden, Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Physical type apparatus

Including gas generating means

206 6, 2062131, 220581, 422292, 422295, 422906, A61L 900

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active

055936490

ABSTRACT:
A canister is provided that is adapted for use in a plasma induced sterilization process. The canister contains a gas mixture that is pressurized to between about 2200 psig to about 2500 psig. The gas mixture has about 2.0 to 2.4 (v/v) percent hydrogen and about 2.6 to 3.0 (v/v) percent oxygen, and the rest of the gas mixture is noble gas or a mixture of noble gases.

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