Is the process deemed sterilization or disinfection? What is the difference?
Reverse Polymerization achieves 6 Log10 reduction of viable spores which is classified as sterilization. This is the highest level of spore inactivation as defined in most industrialized countries and is required for certain types of medical wastes. The lower levels of spore inactivation, 4 Log10 and 5 Log10 are called disinfection and are generally acceptable for some medical waste types but not other types. Many alternative medical waste treatment technologies can not achieve sterilization.
