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[Analysis of the internal atmosphere of tableware disinfection cabinet]
Objective:
To analyze the internal atmosphere of tableware disinfection cabinet, determine the composition and sources of odor gas.
Methods:
Analyze the internal atmosphere of tableware disinfection cabinet by solid phase microextraction (SPME) with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and study the relationship between organic gas and auxiliary materials by simulating sterilization conditions.
Results:
The organic gas had been detected in tableware disinfection cabinet both before and after use of it. The paint film and the sealing strip produced 56 and 76 kinds of organic gaseous substances after one cycle of sterilizer work respectively. Both UV irradiation and heating processes made the sealing strip produce 56 kinds of organic gaseous substances.
Conclusion:
UV irradiation and heating will induce auxiliary mainly came from the auxiliary material.
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