Basic Guide to Disinfectants

Most disinfectants are, by their very nature, potentially harmful (even toxic) to humans or animals. They should be treated with appropriate care.

The choice of the disinfectant to be used depends on the particular situation. Some disinfectants are broad spectrum (kill nearly all microorganisms), while oth disease-causing organisms but are preferred for other properties (they may be non-corrosive, non-toxic, or inexpensive). Broadly, there are four types of disinfectant: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Qats) Phenolics Aldehydes Oxidizers Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Qats)

These are effective against bacteria. Quats are biocides which also kill algae and are used as an additive in large-scale industrial water systems to minimize u Quaternary ammonium compounds can also be effective disinfectants against enveloped viruses. Earlier Quats were regarded as low level disinfectants, rela effective against tough bacteria like some species of Pseudomonas. However, 4th generation Quats like the DXT range, are proving to be much more broad s still retaining their safer credentials. Phenolics

The US Environmental Protection Agency lists disinfectants that contain phenols as "corrosive and toxic." There are now links to damage to the liver, kidneys exposure, and Nonyl phenol ethoxylate, a common ingredient in US laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners, is banned in Europe and biodegrades slowl compounds. Aldehydes

Aldehydes, such as Glutaraldehyde, have a wide biocidal activity and are sporocidal and fungicidal. They are partly inactivated by organic matter. However, s resistance to Glutaraldehyde, and it has been found that Glutaraldehyde can cause asthma and other health hazards. This has lead to many aldehydes being under the current ongoing European Biocide legislation. Oxidizers

Bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, Iodine and compounds of chlorine and oxygen all fall into this group. Whilst undoubtedly effective against all sort highly corrosive and produce many by-products harmful to the environment.
Disinfectant Type Comparisons Effective against: Active ingredient Viruses Enveloped 4th generation Quat (in EnviroCair) Peracetic acid Phenols Formaldehyde Glutaraldehyde Alcohol 70% Hydrogen peroxide DCIC (sodiumdichloroisocyanurate) Sodium hypochloride Non enveloped Bacteria Grampositive Gramnegative Mycobacteria Fungi NonCytotoxic Toxicology NonMutagenic

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