Chemical agents for disinfection

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Classes in High CDC level

  1. Aldehydes

  2. Ethylene Oxide gas

  3. Peroxygens


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Aldehydes examples

  1. Glutaraldehyde: Sterilize

  2. Formaldehyde: Sterilize


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Ethylene Oxide Gas

Sterilizes

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Peroxygens

  1. Hydrogen peroxide: Antiseptic

  2. Peracetic Acid: Sterilize

  3. Ozone: Disinfect


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What classes are in the intermediates CDC Level

  1. Halogens

  2. Phenolics


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Halogens

  1. Chlorine + Hypochlorite: Disinfect

  2. Iodine: Antiseptic + Disinfect

  3. Chlorohexidine: Antiseptic + Disinfect


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Phenolics

Triclosan: Antiseptic

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Classes in Low CDC level:

  1. Alcohols 60-90%

  2. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds


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Alcohols:

  1. Ethanol

  2. Isopropanol

*Both antiseptics + disinfectants*


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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Sanitation