
Disinfection and Decontamination
A Practical Handbook
Jeanne Moldenhauer(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 2. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-032-65315-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book describes various methods of decontamination and how the methods work. There is a discussion of the various cleaning and disinfection methods utilized, along with details of how to qualify these methods. It also describes new technologies that may be useful in the battle for decontamination across industries. Finally, this book provides a single resource on how one can address contamination issues for a variety of manufacturing processes and industries.
Explores new technologies that may be useful in the battle for decontamination
Examines various methods of decontamination and how the methods work
Addresses contamination issues for a variety of manufacturing processes and industries
Describes how to detect contaminants as well as how to deal with contaminants that are present
Includes methods for both decontamination (reaction) and preventing contamination (proactive)
Explores new technologies that may be useful in the battle for decontamination
Examines various methods of decontamination and how the methods work
Addresses contamination issues for a variety of manufacturing processes and industries
Describes how to detect contaminants as well as how to deal with contaminants that are present
Includes methods for both decontamination (reaction) and preventing contamination (proactive)
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
398 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-65315-0 (9781032653150)
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Person
Jeanne Moldenhauer, Vice-President of Excellent Pharma Consulting, has more than 30 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She chaired the Environmental Monitoring/Microbiology Interest Group of PDA for more than 15 years, served on the Scientific Advisory Board of PDA for 20 years, founded the Rapid Microbiology User's Group (TM), and is a member of ASQ and RAPS. She is the author/editor of many books, including Steam Sterilization: A Practitioner's Guide, Laboratory Validation: A Practitioner's Guide, Environmental Monitoring: A Comprehensive Handbook (Volumes 1-8), Contamination Control Volumes 1-4 (with Russ Madsen), System's Based Inspections for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Preparing for an FDA Inspection: Review of Warning Letters (Sterile and Non-Sterile), and Biological Indicators, and numerous publications (book chapters and magazine articles).
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Disinfectants and Biocides Chapter 3 Disinfecting Agents: The Art of Disinfection Chapter 4 The Microbiome and Its Usefulness to Decontamination/ Disinfection Practices Chapter 5 Disinfectant Qualification Testing Considerations for Critical Manufacturing Environments Chapter 6 Methods for Contamination Detection Chapter 7 Residue Removal in Cleanroom Environments Chapter 8 Microbiological Concerns in Non-Sterile Manufacturing Chapter 9 Preservatives and Why They Are Useful Chapter 10 The Problem of Burkholderia cepacia Complex (BCC) in Your Facility Chapter 11 What Is Mold and Why Is It Important? Chapter 12 Sterilization Methods