U.S. Army Validates SteraMist iHP Technology’s Efficacy on Various Biological Toxoids, Including Ricin
31 Mai 2023 - 2:30PM
TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a
global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination
solutions, today announced the completion of a study conducted in
accordance with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Biological
Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) Biorisk Program Office (BBPO) which
demonstrated SteraMist iHP as an effective technology for
decontamination of biological toxoids.
The study aimed to determine if biological toxins can be
decontaminated by iHP at a shorter exposure time as compared to
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP). VHP, while a powerful
decontamination tool, is time consuming, sensitive to temperature
and humidity, can cause material compatibility concerns after
repeated exposures, and contains an H2O2 starting solution that’s
both hazardous and difficult to transport.
The study utilized a SteraMist Select Surface Unit, a fully
portable, robust, decontamination unit, capable of biological
remediation via both direct spray application and small space
automated fogging, along with TOMI’s Binary Ionization Technology
(BIT) solution. The two material types tested were stainless steel
and polycarbonate Lexan, while the toxoids investigated were:
- Ricin A chain toxoid, a potent cell toxin designated as a
Category B bioterrorism agent and a Schedule number 1 chemical
warfare agent by the DoD
- Staphylococcus enterotoxin B toxoid (SEB), a potent bacterial
superantigen and Category B bioterrorism agent
- Clostridium botulinum type A toxin complex toxoid (Bot), a
foodborne pathogenic bacteria and Category A bioterrorism
agent
The findings confirmed the efficacy of iHP as an effective
method for decontaminating biological toxoids in accordance with
BBPO guidelines and indicated that iHP may offer a quicker
decontamination process for ricin compared to VHP sterilization.
Furthermore, no signs of material deterioration or degradation were
observed. The complete findings can be downloaded here.
"These results validate the significant potential of iHP as a
powerful technology for decontaminating biological toxoids,” states
Elissa J. (E.J.) Shane, COO of TOMI. “The study demonstrated
effectiveness, rapidity, and absence of material degradation. We
believe this will open new avenues for enhancing biosecurity and
protecting against biological threats, fueling optimism for a safer
and more secure future. We look forward to the continuation of our
partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. "
TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc.: Innovating for a
safer world® TOMI™ Environmental
Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ ) is a global decontamination and
infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for
disinfection through the manufacturing, sales and licensing of its
premier Binary Ionization Technology ® (BIT™) platform. Invented
under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense,
BIT™ solution utilizes a low percentage hydrogen peroxide as its
only active ingredient and uses patented ionized Hydrogen Peroxide
(iHP™) technology in all SteraMist systems to create superior
disinfection. TOMI products are designed to service a broad
spectrum of use sites, including, but not limited to, hospitals and
medical facilities, biosafety labs, pharmaceutical facilities,
commercial and office buildings, schools, restaurants, meat and
produce processing facilities, and police and fire
departments. For additional information, please
visit https://steramist.com/ or contact us at
info@tomimist.com
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