• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.279-288
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• 2013

Objectives: Effectiveness and conditions of vapor-phase hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) system on decontamination of Geobacillus stearothermophilus(GS) spores, Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Enterobacteria phage felix01 (felix01) were determined. Methods: The VPHP system was designed to vaporize 35% (w/w) solution of hydrogen peroxide, continuously to inject and withdraw VPHP. The system and VHP 1000ED (Steris) were operated such that dehumidification and conditioning were initiated without samples in the chamber. Then the samples were loaded into and removed. Coupons (glass, anodizing, silicon, viton) with GS spores ($1{\times}10^6$ colony forming unit/mL [CFU/mL]), E.coli ($1{\times}10^7$ CFU/mL) and felix01 ($1{\times}10^7$ plaque forming unit/mL[PFU/mL]), and Biological Indicator (BI) with GS spores ($1{\times}10^6$ CFU/mL) on stainless steel coupons were used. The tested samples were sonicated and vortexed, and then were plated for enumeration, followed by incubation at $55^{\circ}C$, 24 hr for GS spores, and at $37^{\circ}C$, 24 hr for E.coli and felix01. BI analysis in broth culture was only qualitative. Results: The efficacy of the VPHP system on decontamination was almost equivalent to that of VHP 1000ED. The conditions for complete decontamination with the VPHP system was as follows: concentration; 700~450 ppm, relative humidity; approximately 55%, and temperature; $34{\sim}32^{\circ}C$. When comparing the decontamination efficiency among different kinds of coupons, glass was the most effective, however, all kinds of coupons were decontaminated completely after 60 min exposure in both systems. Conclusion: The VPHP system can be recommended as an alternative system for traditional system using ethylene oxide, formaldehyde or chlorine dioxide.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.360-365
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• 2014

과산화수소 증기는 기존 염소계열의 멸균제에 비해 부식성이 낮아 제약 및 의료 분야의 실내멸균제로 사용되며, 암모니아 가스 추가 시 화학작용제의 제독성능이 있다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 과산화수소 증기를 이용하여 HD, GD, VX의 유사작용제인 CEPS, DFP, dimethoate 등에 대한 제독효율을 확인하였다. 이를 위해 자체 구성한 과산화수소 기화장치에서 발생시킨 증기를 제독챔버에 주입하여 반응시간을 유지하였다. 제독 후 잔류물을 GC/MS로 분석한 후 제독효율을 계산하였고, 각각의 유사작용제에 대한 반응 생성물을 통해서 화학작용제의 반응 메카니즘과 유사함을 확인하였다. 실험결과 CEPS는 30%의 상대습도에서 60분의 반응시간에 완전제독 되었고, 암모니아 가스 주입의 동반하에서 DFP는 30분, dimethoate는 150분의 반응시간에 완전제독되었다.