Decontamination

Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination

The Technology
Hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) Vapor is rapid and residue free and fast becoming the bio-decontaminant of choice in the laboratory and pharmaceutical sectors.

VPHP is environmentally friendly, decomposing to oxygen and water, and is highly effective against spore forming bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold. It is compatible with materials normally used in aseptic processing and laboratory applications.

The VPHP generator used by ENV is engineered to gas the equipment or room at negative pressure. If the equipment were to leak, no peroxide would escape into the room. The unit has an internal catalyst for neutralization, thus no other equipment is required for neutralization.

Advantages of VPHP:

  • Can operate at low temperatures
  • Maintaining proper humidity levels is not as critical as with formaldehyde
  • Is residue free
  • Has fast “kill” times
  • Is a fully validated technology

Applications:

Some of the ideal applications for utilizing VPHP technology are:

  • Biological Safety Cabinets
  • CO2 Incubators
  • Isolators
  • Filling Lines
  • Freezers/refrigerators
  • Lock Chambers
  • Pass Through Hatches
  • Freeze Dryers
  • BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories
  • Cleanrooms


The ENV – BIOQUELL Relationship

ENV has partnered with BIOQUELL, and is the sole provider of VPHP decontamination services for laboratory equipment in the United States, with BIOQUELL equipment. In addition, ENV provides preventive maintenance and repair for BIOQUELL units sold in the United States. For more information on the BIOQUELL line of products, please visit www.BIOQUELL.com.