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Laboratory biokill systems

Expertise in thermal decontamination & BSL1, BSL2 & BSL3 decontamination cycles

Actini Group offers a comprehensive range of thermal biodécontamination equipment, devices, and stations designed for laboratories, research centers, and hospitals. Thanks to our expertise in thermal treatment and advanced technology, we ensure safe and compliant management of biological effluents.

Mobile units (with or without sink), KUBE & SINK: up to 100 L/day
Decontamination units, MICRO, DIRECTSTEAM, MICRO30: up to 3,000 L/day
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Explore all our fixed and mobile thermal decontamination units for laboratory biological effluents.

Discover Our Laboratory Decontamination Equipment

KUBE - Up to 100 L/day

SINK - Up to 100 L/day

MICRO - Up to 500 L/day

DIRECTSTEAM - Up to 700 L/day

MICRO30 - Up to 3 000 L/day

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Laboratory Decontamination

Laboratory decontamination is a critical process to ensure personnel safety and the reliability of experimental results. Its primary goal is to eliminate or reduce biological, chemical, and material contaminants on surfaces, instruments, and equipment.

Effective decontamination prevents the spread of microorganisms, hazardous chemicals, and experimental residues, safeguarding both the laboratory environment and its staff. Beyond protecting personnel health, decontamination also helps maintain the integrity of experiments by avoiding interference from contaminants.

It should be performed regularly and systematically, following strict biosafety protocols and institutional safety guidelines.

In summary, laboratory decontamination is a cornerstone of laboratory safety, combining rigor, appropriate method selection, and strict adherence to established protocols to effectively prevent biological and chemical hazards.

Equipement de décontamination laboratoire, MICRO30 Actini Group

How does thermal decontamination of contaminated biological effluents work ?

Principle and Functioning of Thermal Decontamination

Thermal decontamination relies on the controlled application of high temperatures to achieve complete inactivation of microorganisms in contaminated liquids. This secure physical process is a reference solution in biosafety, particularly suited for high-risk biological effluents, as it effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, including highly resistant pathogens, without the use of chemicals.

Thermal decontamination also supports environmental protection. By avoiding chemicals, it relies on heat and/or physical/mechanical processes. Controlled and safe decontamination cycles ensure maximum sterility, even for complex treatments. Additionally, Actini Group decontamination units are ISO 14001 certified, enabling energy recovery and sustainable operation.

How does the thermal decontamination process work?

What is the F₀ value?

The effectiveness of thermal decontamination is measured by the F₀ value, here set to 50, a standard sterilization indicator reflecting the cumulative thermal dose equivalent to prolonged exposure at 121 °C. A high F₀ value ensures a high level of microbiological control, meeting the requirements of BSL laboratories, hospitals, and regulated industrial sites, and providing maximum biosafety.

Can decontamination cycle parameters be adjusted?

Thermal cycle parameters are fully adjustable, allowing treatment to be tailored to the type of effluent, required containment level, and facility-specific constraints. This operational flexibility optimizes sterilization performance, reduces energy consumption, enhances process sustainability, and ensures full traceability of cycles, providing total reliability for the secure treatment of biological effluents.

Biodécontamination & Effluent Treatment for Laboratories, Hospitals & Research Centers

In a laboratory, every action matters. Each effluent, surface, and piece of equipment can contain invisible yet potentially hazardous microorganisms. That’s why biodécontamination and effluent treatment are not just technical procedures: they are central to protecting teams, safeguarding the environment, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

At Actini Group, we designed our laboratory range to meet these essential needs. Our decontamination systems are engineered to protect people, secure facilities, and guarantee complete sterility, whether dealing with viruses, bacteria, fungi, or yeast. Each installation is reliable, high-performing, and adapted to real laboratory constraints, whether research, veterinary, biotechnological, or pharmaceutical.

Advanced technology for total control

Actini Group laboratory equipment uses cutting-edge thermal and mechanical processes to efficiently treat contaminated liquids and materials. Each cycle is fully automated and precisely monitored: temperature, duration, and pressure are all recorded to ensure complete traceability and full compliance with international biosafety standards.

Batch (per lot) treatment provides great flexibility: each batch is treated individually according to the effluent type and specific laboratory requirements. This approach guarantees precise, customizable control over every cycle, ensuring total mastery of decontamination.

Some models also include energy recovery modules, optimizing consumption and reducing environmental impact, while ensuring treatment performance and reliability. This combination of advanced technology and intelligent design makes our systems safe, efficient, and perfectly suited to modern laboratory constraints.

Designed for all work environments

Modern laboratories often face space limitations and complex layouts. That’s why our range includes compact, mobile, and fixed units, which integrate easily even in tight technical areas.

Each installation is ergonomic, intuitive, and secure, minimizing operator exposure to contaminants and simplifying daily cycle monitoring.

Our solutions are suitable for all sensitive environments: BSL1, BSL2, and BSL3 laboratories, R&D centers, veterinary and biotech labs, as well as pharmaceutical production units.

Volumes treated range from 100 liters to several thousand liters per day, with consistent, reliable performance.

Tangible benefits for your laboratory

Choosing the Actini Group laboratory range means having a trusted partner that combines safety, performance, and peace of mind:

Maximum sterility for effluents and contaminated materials
Enhanced safety for staff and the environment
Full compliance with local and international biosafety standards
Flexibility and modularity tailored to your specific needs
Energy and cost optimization through compact design and energy recovery
Comprehensive support: needs assessment, installation, maintenance, and follow-up

Secteurs d'application de l'autoclave ventilé : industries pharmaceutique, biotechnologique et agroalimentaire.

Mobile units adapted to hospitals

In hospitals, the safety of patients and staff is a daily priority. Contaminated effluents and materials must be treated quickly and effectively to minimize biological risks. Actini Group mobile units, such as KUBE and SINK, provide a practical, flexible solution to meet these needs.

These systems allow effluents to be treated directly on site, without transferring them to fixed installations—a real advantage where space and time are limited. The SINK, equipped with an integrated sink, adds convenience for handling and treating liquids, reducing risks for staff while improving ergonomics. Teams can work independently, ensuring effluent sterility and protecting both patients and personnel.

In summary, KUBE and SINK mobile units offer hospitals a safe, efficient, and flexible solution, enabling controlled, rapid, and ergonomic treatment of effluents while minimizing biological risks and simplifying daily operations.

Neutralization: Ensuring the Safety of Effluents After Decontamination

To ensure complete and safe decontamination, it is essential to implement neutralization systems. These units effectively treat liquid effluents and residues after decontamination, reducing their toxicity and eliminating pathogens before any discharge into the environment or reintegration into the industrial process. Neutralization also helps regulate the pH of effluents, preventing any harmful impact on local wildlife and ecosystems.

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