Electron Beam Sterilization

This may take place under elevated temperatures and nitrogen atmosphere.

Electron beam sterilization.

In line and stand alone systems. Electron energies typically vary from the kev to mev range depending on the depth of penetration required. Sterilization of single use medical devices and pharmaceutical contamination control in packaging cosmetics and toiletries strengthening of polymers due to cross linking and or breaking down of polymers. The electron beam sterilization process begins with an electron beam accelerator.

E beam services uses high power state of the art accelerators to create a powerful beam of electrons. The beam a concentrated highly charged stream of electrons is generated by accelerators capable of producing continuous or pulsed beams. As the product material being sterilized passes the e beam energy from the electrons is absorbed altering various chemical bonds damaging the dna and destroying the reproductive capabilities of the microorganisms. The irradiation dose is usually measured in grays but also in mr.

Possible uses for electron irradiation include sterilization and cross linking of polymers. Electron beam processing or electron irradiation is a process that involves using electrons usually of high energy to treat an object for a variety of purposes. An in line system is one in which the electron beam irradiation equipment is integrated directly into the production process. There are two basic system approaches used to sterilize medical devices with electron beam technology.

Electron beam e beam irradiation is a form of ionizing energy that is characterized by its low penetration and high dosage rates.