“Our facility implemented the STI system for solid waste management and it has greatly improved our waste disposal process. The system is efficient and environmentally friendly.”
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BioSAFE’s Tissue Digesters are state-of-the-art solutions for efficient and eco-friendly tissue waste management.
Our advanced technology and customizable options meet the specific needs of life science research facilities.
Tissue Digesters are designed to safely and efficiently process tissue waste, using patented alkaline hydrolysis technology to reduce the risk of contamination and minimize environmental impact.
Tissue Digesters are used in:
Carcasses and Tissue matter are loaded into the top hatch of the Tissue Digester via hoist or crane depending on the size of the unit. The system is sealed for operator safety and pressurized. The material then undergoes our patented alkaline hydrolysis digestion process to reduce 97% of tissue to sterilized effluent material that can be released into the sanitary sewer. All that remains is sterlilzed inorganic matter (calcium phosphate from bones and teeth, gloves, etc.) The entire process takes about 60 minutes, generates no unsafe byproducts or emissions, and costs between $0.03 and $0.06.
Like all BioSAFE products, Tissue Digesters can be customized to your facility’s needs and are available in configurations ranging from 5 pounds to 10,000 pounds per cycle. We use a patented alkaline hydrolysis process that reduces 97% of tissue waste and eliminates most toxins without creating new toxins as the incineration process does.
BioSAFE Tissue Digesters require a fraction of the energy of incineration systems and emit no harmful by-products from the alkaline hydrolysis process, meeting safety requirements, supporting environmental initiatives, and reducing energy costs.
Discover the Tissue Digester That’s Right for Your Facility
Contact us to learn more about what type of tissue digester your facility needs.
“Our facility implemented the STI system for solid waste management and it has greatly improved our waste disposal process. The system is efficient and environmentally friendly.”
“Our facility implemented the STI system for solid waste management and it has greatly improved our waste disposal process. The system is efficient and environmentally friendly.”
“Our facility implemented the STI system for solid waste management and it has greatly improved our waste disposal process. The system is efficient and environmentally friendly.”
Find answers to common questions about the Tissue Digester, including maintenance, installation requirements, and safety measures.
Any facility generating regulated tissue waste should have a method of safe disposal. BioSAFE’s alkaline-hydrolysis tissue digesters are trusted by agricultural research facilities including BSL-3 and BSL-4 worldwide.
BioSAFE alkaline hydrolysis Tissue Digester are available capacities from 5 to 10,000 lbs per cycle with a typical cycle time of approximately 60 minutes.
BioSAFE’s Tissue Digesters are designed for easy maintenance. It features automated cleaning and self-diagnostic capabilities, reducing the need for manual intervention. We also provide comprehensive support and maintenance services.
Prion research: mad cow, chronic wasting disease, scrapie
Foot-and-mouth virus -Biological warfare agents like anthrax, bacteria, rickettsiae, fungi, viruses, toxins
Bio-engineered products, recombinant DNA organisms, and recombinant molecules
Aldehyde-containing fixatives and embalming fluids
While incinerators and Tissue Digesters perform largely the same function (decontamination and destruction of contaminated tissue material), they differ substantially in operating cost and environmental impact. Incinerators can have operating costs in excess of $0.75 per pound depending on age of the unit, energy costs and regulations in the area.
Operators are also exposed to ash, dust, and toxic gases during the operation of an incinerator and heavy regulations are in place around emissions compliance. Tissue Digesters typically operate at a cost of between $0.03 and $0.06 per pound and are considered a closed-loop system, eliminating operator exposure to harmful chemicals and pathogens during the decontamination process. Tissue Digesters also produce no harmful by-products during operation.
Contact our sales team to see what type of tissue digester your facility needs.
