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ArticleApplied biosafety : journal of the American Biological Safety Association2020

Performance Testing of a Venturi-Based Backpack Spray Decontamination System.

Alan Beswick, Claire Bailey, Brian Crook, David Crouch, Jayne Farrant, Gillian Frost, Stephen Stagg

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Article in Applied biosafety : journal of the American Biological Safety Association, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. An Assessment of Germicidal Ultraviolet Treatment Cabinets and Carousels Using a Bacteriophage Surface Challenge.Applied biosafety : journal of the American Biological Safety Association · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Alan BeswickHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
Claire BaileyHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
Brian CrookHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
David Crouch3M™ United Kingdom PLC, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK.
Jayne FarrantHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
Gillian FrostHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
Stephen StaggHealth and Safety Executive, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The performance of 2 disinfectant chemicals, peracetic acid (PAA) and hypochlorous acid (HOCl), was evaluated using a Venturi-nozzle-based light decontamination system (LDS) for delivery. The atomization equipment combined low-pressure air and disinfectant via a handheld lance, producing a fine, dense aerosol. A range of microorganisms, including Methods: The tests undertaken included assessments over fixed and variable exposure times, use of multiple surface materials, and a live agent challenge. Results: Over a fixed-time exposure of 60 minutes, aerosolized PAA gave 7- to 8-log reductions of all test challenges, but HOCl was less effective. Material tests showed extensive kill on most surfaces using PAA (≥6-log kill), but HOCl showed more variation (4- to 6-log). Testing using Discussion: The results demonstrate the importance of testing decontamination systems against a range of relevant microbiological challenges. Disinfectant efficacy may vary depending on product choice, types of challenge microorganisms, and their position in a treated area. The most effective disinfectants demonstrate biocidal efficacy despite these factors. Conclusion: The data confirmed PAA as an effective disinfectant capable of rapidly killing a range of microorganisms, including spores. HOCl was less effective. The LDS system successfully delivered PAA and HOCl over a wide area and could be suitable for a range of frontline biosecurity applications.

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atomizationbiosecuritydecontaminationhypochlorous acidperacetic acidventuri lance

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PMID36033381
PMCPMC9134619

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