Table 9.

Summary for each of the decontamination procedures for instance with the columns procedure, supply required, and threat to human health.

Decontamination procedure
Procedure	Supply time	Deposition time	Room ventilation	Threat to human health
Aerosolized hydrogen peroxide	6 min/100 m2	1-2 h	15-30 min	Inhalation acute toxicity 1.93 mg/M3 Inhalation long-term toxicity 0.21 mg/M3
H2O2 vapor heat-generated vapor	15-50 min cycle	~130 min	15-20 min	Eye irritation, odor threshold
Surface disinfection via aerosol	15 minutes at 20°C	~2 h	~10 min	Eye irritation and mucosal tissue irritation
HOCI generated fog	10 min	30 min to 2 h	20-30 min	At prolonged exposure mild inflammatory reactions to mucosal tissues. At free chlorine low concentration pH 7.0 no toxicity
Dilute hydrogen peroxide	Continuous	~2 h	Not required	>3% hydrogen peroxide: mucosal tissue irritation, vomiting and diarrhea. Chronic inhalation: upper respiratory tract inflammation
UVC light (207–222 nm)	60-120 sec/30 m2	~	Not required	At direct exposure temporary damage and burns to the eyes, cornea, and potential carcinogen to the skin
PX-UV systems	12-30 min/30 m2	~	Not required	Skin and mucosal damage at prolonged exposure
Gaseous ozone	10-30 min/30 m3	~	10 min	Lungs damage, chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and throat irritation