Abstract: A hospital’s life science research facility experienced flooding due to a pipe bursting two floors above. In addition to water damage throughout the facility, mold spores were introduced and distributed throughout. Prior to repairs being made, a full facility decontamination took place to eliminate any mold or mold spores throughout the facility. Chlorine dioxide gas (CD) was chos…
Allergic reactions to beta-lactams, such as penicillin, can be life-threatening. Due to the large number of individuals allergic to beta-lactams, a method for their inactivation was explored such that a contaminated area could be treated and re-used. The goal was to validate a cycle that could be used to treat a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s beta-lactam manufacturing equipment for the futur…
This article discusses the three primary methods utilized for the decontamination of Class II biological safety cabinets (BSCs). Primary methods for BSC decontamination are formaldehyde gas, vapor phase hydrogen peroxide, and chlorine dioxide gas. Formaldehyde is inexpensive and easy to use; however, it is a possible carcinogen and leaves residues. Both vapor phase hydrogen peroxide and chlor…