The Biosafety Unit are experienced in carrying out gaseous disinfection and in assessing the effectiveness of air disinfection units either in our own laboratories or environmental chamber (20m³) at Porton Down or working with manufacturers in hospitals to evaluate their products. This expertise is applied by:

• Evaluating gaseous room decontamination technologies under controlled and reproducible conditions using a range of microorganisms either in high containment cabinets (1m³), or environmental chamber (20m³) at Porton Down
• Testing novel gaseous disinfection systems to assist manufacturers develop their products
• Providing training and expert advice to Government bodies, the NHS as well as the commercial sector

Case studies

• Development of a complimentary low temperature sterilisation method