(e.g., table tops, equipment) Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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NAME
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EXAMPLES * |
COMMENTS
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Alcohols
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70% ethyl alcohol 85% isopropyl alcohol |
Required contact time – 15 minutes; remove gross contamination before use; contaminated surfaces require longer contact time |
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Quaternary Ammonium |
Roccal®, Cetylcide® |
Rapidly inactivated by organic matter; compounds may support growth on Gram negative bacteria |
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Chlorine
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Sodium hypochlorite 10% solution (Chlorox®), Chlorine dioxide (Clidox®, Alcide®) |
Corrosive; activity reduced by organic matter; chlorine dioxide must be < 2 weeks old; kills vegetative organisms within 3 minutes of contact |
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Aldehydes
|
Glutaraldehyde (Cidex®, Cide Wipes®) |
Rapidly disinfects surfaces; toxic- exposure limits have been set by OSHA |
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Phenolics
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Lysol®, TBQ® |
Less affected by organic material than others |
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Chlorhexidine
|
Nolvasan®, Hibiclens® |
Activity unaffected by presence of blood; rapidly bactericidal and persistent; good virucidal activity |