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8/14/2019 CharacteristicsSelectedDisinfectants.pdf
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Disinfectant
CategoryAlcohols Aldehydes Biguanides
Halogens:
Hypochlorites
Halogens:
Iodine
Compounds
Oxidizing
AgentsPhenols
QuaternaryAmmoniumCompounds (QAC)
SampleTrade Names
Ethyl alcoholIsopropyl alcohol
FormaldehydeGlutaraldehyde
ChlorhexidineNolvasan
Virosan
Bleach Betadyne
ProvidoneHydrogen peroxidePeracetic acidVirkon S
Oxy-Sept 333
One-Stroke Environ
Pheno-Tek IITek-Trol
Roccal
DiQuat
D-256
Mechanismof Action
Precipitatesproteins
Denatures lipids
Denatures proteins Alkylatesnucleic acids
Alters membranepermeability
Denatures proteins Denatures proteins Denature proteinsand lipids
Denatures proteins Alters cell wall
permeability
Denatures proteins Binds phospholipids
of cell membrane
Advantages
Fast acting Leaves no residue
Broad spectrum Broad spectrum Broad spectrum Short contact time Inexpensive
Stable in storage Relatively safe
Broad spectrum Good efcacy withorganic material
Non-corrosive Stable in storage
Stable in storage Non-irritating to skin Effective at high
temperatures andhigh pH (9-10)
Disadvantages
Rapid evaporation Flammable
CarcinogenicMucousmembranes andtissue irritation
Only use in well
ventilated areas
Only functions inlimited pH range(57)
Toxic to sh(environmental
concern)
Inactivated bysunlight
Requires frequentapplication
Corrodes metals
Mucous membraneand tissue irritation
Inactivated by QACs Requires frequentapplication
CorrosiveStains clothes and
treated surfaces
Damaging to somemetals
Can cause skin andeye irritation
Precautions Flammable CarcinogenicNever mix with acids;
toxic chlorine gaswill be released
May be toxic toanimals, especially
cats and pigs
VegetativeBacteria
Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective Effective YESGram Positive
LimitedGram Negative
MycobacteriaEffective Effective Variable Effective Limited Effective Variable Variable
EnvelopedViruses
Effective Effective Limited Effective Effective Effective Effective Variable
Non-envelopedViruses
Variable Effective Limited Effective Limited Effective Variable Not Effective
Spores Not Effective Effective Not Effective Variable Limited Variable Not Effective Not Effect ive
Fungi Effective Effective Limited Effective Effective Variable Variable Variable
Efcacy withOrganic Matter
Reduced Reduced ? Rapidly reduced Rapidly reduced Variable Effective Inactivated
Efcacy withHard Water
? Reduced ? Effective ? ? Effective Inactivated
Efcacywith Soap/Detergents
? Reduced Inactivated Inactivated Effective ? Effective Inactivated
Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants
DISCLAIMER:The use of trade names does not in any way signify endorsement of a particular product.
For additional product names, please consult the most recent Compendium of Veterinary Products.
REFERENCES: Linton AH, Hugo WB, Russel AD. Disinfection in Veterinary and Farm Practice. 1987. Blackwell Scientic Publications; Oxford, England;
Quinn PJ, Markey BK. Disinfection and Disease Prevention in Veterinary Medicine, In: Block SS, ed., Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation.
5th edition. 2001. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins: Philadelphia.
2008 CFSPH
FORMOREINFORMATION, SEETHEDISINFECTION101 DOCUMENTATwww.cfsph.iastate.edu
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