MOLYBDATE-FREE STERILIZATION COMPOSITION CONTAINING PERACETIC ACID

摘要

A composition is disclosed which comprises (A) an anti -microbial agent comprising peracetic acid; and (B) a reagent mixture comprising a buffer, an anticorrosive agent and a chelator. The composition is characterized by the absence of molybdate. The foregoing composition may be dispersed in water to form a liquid sterilant. The liquid sterilant may be used for sterilizing articles such as medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinary or mortuary instruments and devices.