The solvent-detergent (S/D) process is used to inactivate enveloped
viruses in plasma products. While concentrations of 1.0% detergent and
0.3% tri-n-butyl phosphate solvent have been considered necessary for
robust removal of viral activity, we show the effectiveness of
solvent-detergent treatment after fractionation and nanofiltration of an
immune gamma globulin preparation, which required significantly reduced
concentrations of solvent and detergent. Reduced levels of solvent and
detergent lead to greater efficiencies in their removal post-inactivation
with the potential for greater yields and decreased processing costs.