Efficacy of Quenched Ethylene Oxide as a Sterilant for Wood at Room Temperature

Authors

  • Jean E. Clark
  • Roger S. Smith

Keywords:

Ethylene oxide, bacteria-infestation, fungi, sterilization

Abstract

Small wood blocks infested with bacteria and fungi were adjusted to moisture contents of 0, 8 and 53% and exposed to ethylene oxide containing 88% dichlorodifluoromethane for up to 32 h at room temperature. This procedure is not a practical method for sterilizing wood.

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2007-06-27

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Number 3 / July 1982

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