R70-101-8. Sterilization Requirements for New Fill Material

(1) The department allows the following methods for sterilization: (a)(i) Pressure Steam. (ii) Expose the material to treatment by steam at 15 PSI (.104 mPA) for 30 minutes or 20 PSI (.0138 mPA) for 20 minutes. (iii) The gauge for registering steam pressure shall be visible from the outside of the room or chamber. (b)(i) Streaming Steam. (ii) Two applications of streaming steam maintained for one hour each, applied at intervals using not less than six nor more than 24 hours. (iii) When streaming steam is employed, the valved outlets shall be provided near the bottom and the top of the room or chamber. (c)(i) Heat. (ii) A temperature of 235 degrees F held for two hours within a closed container. (2) Upon request, the department may approve other methods of sterilization.