Evaluation of the Inactivation of Ricin Toxin on Surfaces Using Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide
Citation:
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of the Inactivation of Ricin Toxin on Surfaces Using Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-15/131, 2015.
Impact/Purpose:
This investigation focused on the decontamination of eight types of materials representative of a mail sorting facility: aluminum, industrial carpet, ceramic tile, neoprene rubber, optical plastic, paper, stainless steel, and unpainted concrete. Decontamination efficacy tests were conducted using two different VPHP generators – STERIS 1000ED and a Bioquell Clarus C – against two forms of ricin toxin: a commercially-available purified version and a crude version prepared from castor beans.
Description:
Report
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EVALUATION OF THE INACTIVATION OF RICIN TOXIN ON SURFACES USING VAPOR PHASE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.PDF (PDF, NA pp, 1238 KB, about PDF)Record Details:
Record Type:DOCUMENT( PUBLISHED REPORT/ REPORT)
Product Published Date:09/30/2015
Record Last Revised:10/06/2015
OMB Category:Other
Record ID:
308883