Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
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AGENT
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EXAMPLES1
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COMMENTS
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Alcohols
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70% ethyl alcohol, 85% isopropyl alcohol |
15 minute contact time required, longer for contaminated surfaces; gross contamination must be removed |
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Chlorine2
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Sodium hypochlorite 10% solution (Clorox®), Chlorine dioxide (Clidox®, Alcide®) |
Corrosive; presence of organic matter reduces activity; Chlorine dioxide must < 2 weeks old; kills vegetative organisms within 3 minutes |
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Chlorhexidine
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Nolvasan®, Hibiclens® |
Activity not affected by presence of blood; virucidal and bactericidal; good residual effects |