Evaluation of Combustion Products of Used Harvey's Vapo-Steril Solution, Brooks AFB, Texas

Abstract

Harvey's Vapo-Steril solution contains small amounts of acetone (2% ) and formaldehyde (0.25%), in addition to various types of alcohols. During the sterilization process, formaldehyde and acetone present in Harvey's Vapo-Steril solution are evaporated; but, a small amount of A-Deck's handpiece spray lubricant) a mixture of petroleum oil and freon-113) sprayed on dental instruments contaminate the Harvey's Vapo-Sterile solution. During the combustion in alcohol torches, fuel-grade methanol, Harvey's Vapo-Sterile solution and used Harvey's Vapo-Sterile solution from a product mixture containing slightly elevated levels of carbon dioxide, 2-4 ppm of ethanol and other contaminants (if any) below detection limit. (TTL)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA228807

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