The use of heat for effective sterilization has a long history, but with the advent of certain materials like plastic/rubber etc., which are damaged by high temperatures of 121 oc or 1360C materials can be damaged by excessive moisture. The alternative method which can sterilize medical goods at much lower temperatures.
Ethylene Oxide is used to sterilize range of medical/surgical devices, dehydrated agriculture products, herbal extracts, spices etc. It is Dry & Cold process, except LIQUIDS of all items can be sterilized safely & most effectively. ETO has got excellent permeability and is an effective sterilizing agent. It destroys all known micro-organisms viz. thermopiles bacteria, spores, viruses & fungi etc. under specific conditions.
Semi Automatic Model
Entire process fully automated (microprocessor based)Capacity : 2 4 and 4.5 cubic feet in AISI SS 304, AISI SS 316, M.S, MOC, in Standard & CGMP Model Construction. Warm / cold cycle facility. Sterilization / Aeration in same chamber Process indicators for cycle status Auto shut OFF Auto / manual changeover Extra chamber depth
Manual Model
Simple & safe to operate Does not need skilled personnel for its operations Operates on domestic power supply only Extremely low electrical consumption Smooth radial assembly for door opening / closing Cartridge puncturing inside chamber under vacuum Available various models operating on EO+C02 or cartridges Mixture in cylinders / pure Ethylene Oxide cartridges available.