Methods and compositions for sterilization of articles

Details Methods and compositions for sterilization of articles Methods and compositions for sterilization of articles

1995-02-17

1997-10-07

Anthony, Joseph D.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

422 28, 422 37, 422900, 252372, A61L 218, A61L 220, B65B 5510, A01N 3106

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056744510

ABSTRACT:
Methods for sterilization of an article comprising contacting the article with a blend comprising an ethylene oxide sterilant and a propellant. The propellant comprises a fluoroiodocarbon of the general formula C.sub.a H.sub.b Br.sub.c Cl.sub.d F.sub.e I.sub.f N.sub.g O.sub.h, wherein a is between and including 1 and 8, b is between and including 0 and 2, c, d, g and h are each between and including 0 and 1, e is between and including 1 and 17, and f is between and including 1 and 2.

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