Biological Decontamination Vaporizer
The Use of H₂O₂ Vapor for Sterilization in Controlled Environments
The need for recurrent sterilization cycles in work areas has become standard practice, not only in the pharmaceutical industry (where it has been in use for many years), but also in food, cosmetics, and healthcare sectors.
The use of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂ vapor) has long been established in both pharmaceutical and food production industries. However, until recently, its use has mostly been limited to targeted equipment sterilization or narrowly defined production processes.
Scaling Up: Equipment for Large-Space Sterilization
Existing sterilization equipment using H₂O₂ vapor often lacks the features and output capacity necessary for decontaminating large spaces. Today’s H₂O₂ vapor generators come in a range of vapor output capacities — from 0.8 to 44 kg per hour — allowing for precise adaptation to any facility’s needs.
Applications by Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
H₂O₂ vapor provides a safer alternative to many traditional decontamination chemicals, which are known to be hazardous.
Systems can be fully automated and integrated into the central HVAC system, with direct interface to the H₂O₂ vapor generator — no additional dispersion equipment needed.
Sterilization of biosafety cabinets and HEPA filters.
Treatment of zones used for aseptic liquid filling.
Healthcare Sector
Sterilization of hospital isolation units.
Decontamination of contaminated hospital areas.
Biological disinfection of emergency and triage rooms.
Food Industry
Sterilization of production halls used for filling and packaging of sensitive food products.
Transport and Logistics
Disinfection or sterilization of vehicles or transport areas to prevent the spread of contaminated substances.
Proven Effectiveness of H₂O₂ Vapor
H₂O₂ vapor has been shown to be highly effective against resistant bacteria and spores, which are often protected by structural features that make them hard to eliminate.
The spectrum of microorganisms sensitive to H₂O₂ vapor includes:
Staphylococcus aureus
Bacillus subtilis
Clostridium botulinum
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Candida albicans
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Biological indicators are commonly used to validate the sterilization process, demonstrating the reduction of microbial load through the application of H₂O₂ vapor.
