Fumigation of a laboratory-scale HVAC system with hydrogen peroxide for decontamination following a biological contamination incident.

HVAC Considerations for Gaseous Decontamination of Laboratory Spaces using Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor

Inactivation of Francisella tularensis Schu S4 in a Biological Safety Cabinet Using Hydrogen Peroxide Fumigation

This study evaluated the inactivation of Francisella tularensis Schu S4 on various materials (acrylic, glass, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone rubber, and stainless steel) using hydrogen peroxide fumigation of a Class III Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC III). A suspension of F. tularensis Schu S4 (7 x 10 CFU) was dried on seven different types of test surfaces and exposed to vapo...

A Novel Approach for Conducting Room-scale Vaporous Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination of Virulent Bacillus anthracis Spores

Studies have been conducted to determine the efficacy of various decontamination technologies against virulent B. anthracis and surrogate spores within small, bench-scale chambers. This study assessed an approach for evaluating room-scale (~2,700 ft3) decontamination efficacy of vaporous hydrogen peroxide fumigation against B. anthracis Ames and B. subtilis spores deposited onto porous and non-...

Vaporous Decontamination Methods: Potential Uses and Research Priorities for Chemical and Biological Contamination Control

Vaporous decontamination methods were used in the remediation of anthrax contaminated buildings following the 2001 attacks in the U.S.A. Since then the development of vaporous decontamination methods has received considerable interest with significant advancements in the area of CB decontamination of buildings and sensitive equipment. This document reviews the current state of vaporous decontam...

Effect of Drying and Exposure to Vaporous Hydrogen Peroxide on the Inactivation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) on Non-porous Surfaces

This study demonstrated the combined effect of drying and vaporous hydrogen peroxide exposure on inactivating highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on the non-porous materials glass, Hypalon ® rubber glove, and stainless steel. Approximately 7.7 log10 TCID50 (median 50% tissue culture infectious dose)/mL of A/Vietnam/1203/2004 H5N1 in allantoic fluid was dried on coupons of each type of test...