Significantly faster turnaround
time
Electron beam requires no pre-humidification, no post-sterilization
aeration, and no sterility testing after the product is processed.
Reduced inventory carrying
costs
Faster turn-around time requires less product to be held in
inventory.
Product consistency
Electron beam processing variables consists of only "dose
delivered"; other processing variables inherent to EtO, (e.g.
gas concentration, vacuum, pressure, etc.) are not variables
in electron beam processing.
Lower Cost of Sterilization
Electron beam processing is extremely cost competitive; furthermore,
biological indicator testing is not necessary in electron
beam processing, thus eliminating an additional testing charge.
Safety
Electron beam processing does not utilize potentially dangerous
chemicals or gases, nor is there the potential that chemicals
or gases might remain on or in the product.
Cost Savings in Product
Packaging
Electron beam does not require the special "breathable" packaging
necessary for EtO to allow for noxious gas aeration; non-permeable
plastic packaging is less expensive and easily penetrated
with electron beam.
