TABLE 6.
Contact time demonstrated to achieve a 6-LR of B. anthracis Ames on all materials for a given fumigation condition
| MeBr concn (mg/liter) | Temp (°C) | RH (%) | Time (h) required for a 6-LR of Ames on all materialsa | Test no. using fumigation condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 22 | 45 | >60 | 1, 2, 11 |
| 22 | 75 | 36 | 3, 5 | |
| 27 | 45 | >48 | 4, 6, 8 | |
| 27 | 75 | 36 | 7, 9 | |
| 32 | 45 | >72 | 13, 16, 19 | |
| 32 | 75 | 24 | 12 | |
| 300 | 22 | 45 | >60 | 10, 15 |
| 22 | 75 | 24 | 14 | |
| 27 | 45 | >60 | 18 | |
| 27 | 75 | 18 | 17 | |
| 32 | 45 | >60 | 20 |
a
Results reported with a greater than sign indicate that a 6-LR was not achieved for all materials at the longest contact time tested.