disinfectants
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Disinfectants
Are inactivated by organic matterMust have contact timeRead the LabelUse correct dilutionsDo NOT mix disinfectants
Common TypesBleach
Most bacteria, viruses, fungi and sporesNot protozoaContact time 5-30 minutesCorrosive and irritating to eyes and lungsMix ½ cup to 1 gallon water ( ineffective at high concentrations )
Isopropyl AlcoholMost bacteria, fungi, and virusesNot most sporesContact time 5-10 minutesSkin antiseptic
Betadine-IodineBacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses in vitroContact around one minutePre-surgicalHand cleaning and skin de-germingSome possibility of skin irritation
ChlorhexidineSurgical scrubNot spores, some bacteria and virusesContact time 10 minutes
Peroxygen compounds
Quanternary Ammonium compounds- Roccal DWide range of bacteria, viruses and fungiNot sporesContact time 10 minutes
Phenyls-Lysol, PinesolWide rangeIrritatingPoisonous to Humans and Cats