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Table 2 - Disinfectant Characteristics
| Disinfectants
|
Important Characteristics |
| Type |
Category |
Effective
Shelf Life
> 1 week (A)
|
Corrosive |
Flammable |
Explosion
Potential |
Residue |
Inactivated
by Organic Matter |
Compatible
for Optics (D) |
Skin
Irritant |
Eye
Irritant |
Respiratory
Irritant |
Toxic
(E) |
| Liquid |
Quat. Ammon. Cpds |
+ |
|
|
|
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
| |
Phenolic Cpds |
+ |
+ |
|
|
+ |
|
|
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
| |
Chlorine Cpds |
|
+ |
|
|
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| |
Iodophor |
+ |
+ |
|
|
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
+ |
|
+ |
| |
Alcohol, Ethyl |
+ |
|
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
+ |
|
+ |
| |
Alcohol, Isopropyl |
+ |
|
+ |
|
|
|
|
|
+ |
+ |
|
| |
Formaldehyde |
+ |
|
|
|
+ |
|
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| |
Glutaraldehyde |
+ |
|
|
|
+ |
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| Gas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Ethylene Oxide |
N/A |
|
+(B) |
+(B) |
|
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
| |
Paraformaldehyde |
N/A |
|
+(C) |
+(C) |
|
|
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
N/A=not applicable
(A)=Protected from light and air
(B)=Neither flammable nor explosive in 90% CO2 or fluorinated hydrocarbon,
the usual form
(C)=At concentrations of 7%-73% by volume in air, solid-exposure to
open flame
(D)=Usually compatible, but consider interferences from residues and
effects on associated materials such as mounting
(E)=By skin or mouth, or both. Refer to manufacturer's literature and
the Material Safety Data Sheet
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