The ceramic element contains no asbestos and ensures maximum sterility without splatter across the work surface area. Complete sterilization occurs within 5-7 seconds at optimum sterilizing temperature of 1500 degree F (815.6 degree C). The small footprint makes the Bacti-Cinerator sterilizer an ideal instrument for anaerobic and aerobic chambers alike. Several user friendly accessories are also available for the Bacti-Cinerator sterilizer.