Use of interhalogen compounds as a sterilizing agent

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1992-02-03

1993-07-20

Warden, Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

25218232, 25218314, A01N 5910

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052290727

ABSTRACT:
A method for sterilizing the surface of an article contaminated with bacteria and bacterial spores which comprises exposing the surface to an effective amount of a fluorine interhalogen compound sterilizing agent such as gaseous chlorine trifluoride or chloride pentafluoride, or mixtures thereof. The surface to be sterilized can be subjected to a gaseous atmosphere of controlled humidity immediately prior to or during exposure to the gaseous sterilant.

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