Dunk Tanks

A barrier-designed dunk tank allows for the passage of materials that are heat sensitive or capable of being decontaminated using a liquid disinfectant or virucide across the bio containment barrier. The types of disinfectants (phenolics, glutaraldehydes, quaternary ammonium compounds, hydrogen peroxide, alcohols, proteinated iodines, and sodium hypochlorite) vary both for the types of infectious agents and their characteristics, such as corrosiveness, viability over time, and concentrations in use. Biosafety protocols will determine which disinfectant is used, when it is replenished, and what concentrations are required.