Patent ID: 6891035
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: A61L,C08B

Abstract:
1. A method for bulk autoclaving of polysaccharides, wherein the method comprises: dissolving polysaccharides in an aqueous solution at a pH of about 6 to 8 and mixing until a homogeneous solution is obtained; placing the resulting homogeneous solution in at least one container in an amount such that the at least one container comprises at least about 250 ml of the homogeneous solution and the thickness of the at least one container including the solution is less than 15 mm; placing the at least one container containing the homogeneous solution in an autoclave; placing a sensor in the at least one container; and autoclaving the at least one container containing the homogeneous solution, wherein the autoclaving comprises heating the homogeneous solution, and starting cooling when F