Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide – Method for Decontamination of Surfaces and Working Areas from Organic Pollutants
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Decontamination, i.e. cleaning by removal of chemicals or germs, is a term commonly used for the process of treating devices, instruments and surfaces in order to ensure their safe operation. It is of exceptional importance in healthcare, food and pharmaceutical industry as well as in the areas of army and public defense. The decontamination process covers several steps like simple washing with water and soap and final disinfection or sterilization. Sterilization is a process which reduces the microbial contamination by 6 logs and can thus prevent the spread of infectious diseases in medical centers, where it forms a part of daily cleaning routines. Disinfection is a very similar process to sterilization, but the reduction rate of microbial contamination is only 5 logs. (Favero & Bond, 1991; Sagripanti & Bonifacino, 1996) Decontamination is not only elimination of biological pollution but it also comprises detoxification and removal of dangerous chemical compounds. It should be applied whenever a real threat of microbial or chemical contamination exists.
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