A brief description of the mode of action of each class of chemical disinfectant is given below. Although physical methods are often superior to chemical disinfection / sterilization, it is not ...

With new EPA regulations on ethylene oxide, facilities face compliance challenges that underscore the need for proactive ...

Cleaning and Sterilization products use physical methods such as flaming, red heat, Incineration, hot air oven, and moist heat or chemical methods using liquids such as hydrogen peroxide and ...

ATLANTA — The first trial in hundreds of Georgia lawsuits alleging people were injured by exposure to a chemical used to ... ethylene oxide at and around a sterilization facility in Covington ...

The owner and operator of a sterilization facility in Covington was hit Friday with a $20 million verdict in a landmark toxic exposure trial.

Some sterilization equipment involves hazardous elements (e.g., chemicals, radiation), posing risks to laboratory operators and the environment. If the laboratory cannot adhere to strict handling ...

The most recent edition of ANSI/AAMI ST58 was comprehensively revised and reorganized in 2024. The document now includes information on new technologies and chemical sterilization modalities, ...