TABLE 1.
Experimental test matrixa
| CD generation type (run no.) | CD concn (ppmv) | Average RH (%)b | Coupon and BI removal times (h)c |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre (SB05001001) | 500 | 80 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| Sabre (SB05001002) | 500 | 77 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| Sabre (SB10000701) | 1,000 | 78 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 7 |
| Sabre (SB10000801) | 1,000 | 79 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 8 |
| Sabre (SB10000802) | 1,000 | 78 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 8 |
| Sabre (SB10000901) | 1,000 | 76 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| Sabre (SB15000501) | 1,500 | 80 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Sabre (SB15000502) | 1,500 | 81 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Sabre (SB15000601) | 1,500 | 77 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 6 |
| Sabre (SB30000701) | 3,000 | 74 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 7 |
| Sabre (SB30000702) | 3,000 | 75 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 7 |
| Sabre (SB30000703) | 3,000 | 75 | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Sabre (SB30000901) | 3,000 | 76 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| Sabre (SB30000902) | 3,000 | 75 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| CSI (CSI05001003) | 500 | 80 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| CSI (CSI05001004) | 500 | 78 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| CSI (CSI05001005) | 500 | 78 | 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| CSI (CSI30000901) | 3,000 | 75 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| CSI (CSI30000902) | 3,000 | 75 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
a
The chamber temperature was set at 25°C.
b
Standard deviations for mean temperature and RH were <1°C and <3%, respectively.
c
Time zero is defined as the start of the sterilization phase of the fumigation.