Methods of sterilizing polycarbonate articles and methods of...

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2004-07-02

2009-12-29

Conley, Sean (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact steam to disinfect or sterilize

Reexamination Certificate

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07638091

ABSTRACT:
A method comprising treating an article with steam, wherein the article comprises a composition comprising an amount of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate copolymer effective to provide thermal and hydrolytic stability to the article for at least 15 cycles, wherein each cycle comprises 20 minutes of contact with steam at 100° C., at atmospheric pressure. The articles are of utility in a wide variety of applications such as food service and medical applications.

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