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Preparing Working DilutionsFollow the manufacturer's recommendations for dilution of concentrated disinfectant.FungigoodslightnilgoodgoodgoodBacteria (gram +/-)goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodMycobacteriafairfairgoodgoodgoodgoodSporesnilfairnilgood (<40ºC)good (<20ºC)slightLipid VirusesslightslightslightslightslightslightNon-Lipid VirusesvariableslightvariableslightslightslightSkinslightslightnilslightslightslightEyesslightslightslightslightslightslightLungsnilslightnilslightslightniltop of page
Common DisinfectantsChlorine CompoundsGenerally used in the form of sodium hypochlorite.
Ethanol (80% v/v ethyl alcohol) or 2-propanol (60-70% v/v iso-propyl alcohol) solutions are used to disinfect skin and decontaminate clean surfaces.
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IodineIodine vapour is highly toxic and is absorbed through the skin
Iodine is used in aqueous or alcoholic solution.
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FormaldehydePrecautions are required when handling formaldehyde (refer Australian Standard 2508.6.026)
Formalin is 37% w/v formaldehyde gas in water.
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GlutaraldehydeGlutaraldehyde is known to cause dermatitis and Asthma
Glutaraldehyde is commercially available as 2% w/v aqueous solution which must be made alkaline to "activate" (e.g. by addition of 0.3% sodium bicarbonate).
Chlorhexidine as chlorhexidine gluconate is dissolved in 70% alcohol.
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Hydrogen PeroxideA concentration of 3% w/v generally used for disinfection.
Synthetic phenolics (clear soluble fluids) can be used as general disinfectants in the laboratory.
Quaternary ammonium compounds are positively charged (cationic) surface-active disinfectants.
(i) It kills all pathogenic bacteria at room temperature.
(ii) It is inexpensive.
(iii) It is non-toxic.
(iv) It provides protection against contamination during transportation and storage.
1. non-corrosive
2. inexpensive
3. not harmful to humans and other forms of life
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Disinfectant kills bacteria, degreaser is used to break grease and oils down.
disinfectant and kid's vomit mixed together
Alcohol for skin; bleach for surfaces and cloth.
It dies ! The bacteria dies but does the dead cell dissolve or does it stay on the original surface?
The ingredients in soap are a form of disinfectant. Most soaps will kill bacteria on contact.
1. non-corrosive 2. inexpensive 3. not harmful to humans and other forms of life
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yes it is mild disinfectant.
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