Decontamination process

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1996-02-15

1999-03-16

Witz, Jean C.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Separation of micro-organism from culture media

424405, 426335, 510417, C12N 970, A01N 2500, A21D 400, C11D 1700

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ABSTRACT:
The instant invention is a decontaminating process for reducing the surface tension of a biofilm allowing for the removal of the biofilm and control of underlying bacteria. A solution consists of saponin and a soft acid such as food grade sodium lactate. The saponin acts as a foaming agent providing surface tension reduction capable of loosening the biofilm. The solution is preferably applied by a mechanical device providing an efficient coating of the surface to be treated allowing a reduced amount of the lactate acid to be used allowing the acid to make contact with the bacteria while stripping away of the biofilm is made possible.

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