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Sterility assurance level (SAL) |
the probability of viable microorganism being present on a product unit after sterilization. Abbreviated (SAL) |
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Permissible exposure limits (PELs) |
Limits developed by OSHA to indicate the maximum airborne concentration of a contaminant to which an employee may be exposed over the duration specified by the type of "PEL" assigned to that contaminant.Abbreviated as "PEL" |
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Time weighed average (8-hours) |
The employee's average airborne exposure in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week which should not be exceeded. Abbreviated as "TWA". |
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Alkylation |
The process by which Ethylene oxide destroys microorganisms, resulting in the inability of the sell to normally metabolize, reproduce or both |
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Oxidation |
The act or process of oxidizing :the chemical breakdown of nutrients of energy. |
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Aeration |
A process in which a device is actively subjected to moving air Example items being sterilized with ethylene oxide gas |
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Residual |
The amount of EtO that remains inside material after they are sterilized. |
