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For almost 40 years, Steritech has been the partner of choice for businesses and government agencies requiring sterilisation and decontamination services. Steritech is a proud Australian family owned and operated company. With plants in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Steritech is the leading sterilisation processor in the Asia-Pacific Region and one of the largest worldwide.

Using gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide and heat treatment processes, Steritech treats a range of products, including: medical goods; pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; veterinary and pet products; animal feed; inputs for the agricultural and fisheries industries; plastics; packaging; herbs, spices and tropical fruits; and quarantine items. Steritech makes these products safer by destroying pathogens such as insects, bacteria, parasites and micro-organisms.

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Gamma Irradiation & Ethylene Oxide Sterility Assurance Seminar

As the premier supplier of sterilisation services in Australia, Steritech is proud to be the major sponsor of a series of seminars for both irradiation and ethylene oxide sterilisation technologies, conducted by a panel of International experts.

Whilst the seminars are aimed towards the Healthcare sector, the process fundamentals can be applied to all products processed via Gamma Irradiation or Ethylene Oxide sterilisation.

These seminars represent a unique opportunity to further your knowledge of sterilisation and validation. You will also have the opportunity to network with other delegates and a number of international experts

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Gamma irradiation

Gamma irradiation is a physical means of sterilisation or decontamination where products are exposed to gamma rays. The gamma rays, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation of very short-wave lengths, act as a source of ionising energy that destroys bacteria and pests. The isotope Cobalt-60 is the most common source of gamma rays for irradiation processing and is used by Steritech. The Cobalt-60 is manufactured specifically for the irradiation process and is housed in specially designed chambers operating to strict standards and regulations.

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Ethylene oxide (EtO)

EtO is a gas that sterilises via its action as a powerful alkylating agent. EtO prevents cell reproduction and as such can kill all known viruses, bacteria and fungi, including bacterial spores. EtO is compatible with a number of materials. It is commonly used in the medical field for the sterilisation of medical equipment and Australian hospitals are among some of Steritech’s major customers for this process.

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Heat Treatment

This process involves applying either dry or moist heat to the product to be treated in a specially designed climate control chamber. The heat eliminates bacteria and other pathogens and the process is used in a range of industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food and agriculture.

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