Yes. Chemical sterilization and cold sterilization are the same thing.
cold sterilization is used to sterilize instruments such as plastics
Cold sterilization is not radiation sterilization. Cold sterilization is a chemical sterilization. * Cold (chemical) sterilization used properly. Effective and proper use of cold sterilization is dependent on many factors including: ** The use of chemicals classified as "sterilants". Those classified only as "disinfectants" are not adequate. ** The physical properties of the item being sterilized. It must be relatively smooth, impervious to moisture, and be of a shape that permits all surfaces to be exposed to the sterilant. ** Adequate exposure to all surfaces, both interior and exterior. Tubing must be completely filled and the materials to be sterilized must be clean and arranged in the sterilant to assure total immersion. The items being sterilized must be exposed to the sterilant for the prescribed period of time. ** Use of efficacious solutions: The sterilant solution must be clean and fresh. Most sterilants come in solutions consisting of two parts that when added together form what is referred to as an "activated" solution. The shelf life of activated solutions is indicated in the instructions for commercial products. Generally, this is from one to four weeks. ** Rinse instruments, implants, and tubing (both inside and out) should be rinsed with sterile saline or sterile water prior to use to avoid tissue damage.
Chemical sterilization of people as a result of exposure during their work is not permitted by OSHA.
Cold sterilization, where the instruments are put in a chemical solution, and it takes around 12 hours for them to become sterilized. Heated sterilization, which is done in an autoclave, under high heat and high pressure. It only takes a few minutes for the instruments to be sterilized.
Cold sterilization is a process in which sterilization is carry out at low temperature with the help of chemicals, radiations, membranes and all other means excluding high temperature. Ionizing radiation such as x-rays,gamma rays and cosmic rays, cause no appreciable increase in temperature in this method ,it is referred as cold sterilization
The four main types of soil sterilization methods are chemical sterilization using fumigants or disinfectants, heat sterilization through steam or dry heat, solar sterilization using sunlight to kill pathogens, and soil pasteurization which involves heating soil to a certain temperature to reduce pathogens.
Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of chemicals such as ethylene oxide or hydrogen peroxide. These chemicals are able to effectively kill microorganisms on medical equipment or surfaces without the need for heat. Cold sterilization is particularly useful for heat-sensitive items.
cold sterilization can and is done in a soak of Cidex solution (glutaraldehyde) in the medical field. Sterilization can be done with steam, gas, and solutions like Cidex.
Sterilization can be accomplished by heat (as in the autoclave), chemicals (as with glutaraldehyde) or radiation. Your average outpatient office uses heat or chemical sterilization.
The three main types of sterilization are physical sterilization (e.g. heat, radiation), chemical sterilization (e.g. ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide), and filtration sterilization (e.g. through a membrane filter). Each method has specific advantages and limitations depending on the application.
The soaking time required for sterilization can vary depending on the method used. For example, chemical sterilization solutions typically require items to be soaked for 20-30 minutes to achieve sterilization. It is important to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific sterilization method being used.
Sterilization is the complete removal of all microorganisms ( e.g: becteria, virsues,...etc) from the surface area of 'anything' While Disinfection is an in-complete removal of microorganisms from" inanimate or nonliving" objects. and has three distinctive levels. High level disinfection, intermediate level, and low level. Both sterilization and disinfection have chemical and physical methods. And since the question is about the methods of sterilization then there are: physical methods: Heating and radiation chemical methods: some chemicals like 'Etheline Dioxide', or by chemical evaporation.