CA2290441C - Cleaning composition and apparatus for removing biofilm and debris from lines and tubing and method therefor - Google Patents

Cleaning composition and apparatus for removing biofilm and debris from lines and tubing and method therefor Download PDF

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CA2290441C
CA2290441C CA002290441A CA2290441A CA2290441C CA 2290441 C CA2290441 C CA 2290441C CA 002290441 A CA002290441 A CA 002290441A CA 2290441 A CA2290441 A CA 2290441A CA 2290441 C CA2290441 C CA 2290441C
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Mohamed Emam Labib
Ching-Yue Lai
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