FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to a method of decontaminating products or materials infected with prions, and is intended for decontaminating medical or medical surgical devices at risk, decontaminating work surfaces, decontaminating animal meal or other contaminated products of animal origin. The step for decontaminating products or materials infected with pathogenic agents responsible for prion diseases comprises placing them in contact with a solution containing copper (Cu) and/or derivatives thereof. Said copper and/or derivatives thereof are present in an amount of at least 500 mcM.
EFFECT: use of the group of inventions improves efficiency of decontaminating infected products or materials.
7 cl, 4 ex
