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disinfectant
An agent capable of killing pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) used for sanitizing non living surfaces.
Adverse effects:
- watery eyes, nasal congestion, asthma-like symptoms reported despite levels below acceptable limits [3]
Related
sterile; sterilization
topical antiseptic
Specific
benzenesulfonic acid (Besylic acid)
chloramine
Dakins solution
didecyldimethylammonium chloride
ethanol; ethyl alcohol
iodoform (CHI3)
isopropanol; isopropyl alcohol
potassium permanganate; KMnO4
sodium hypochlorite (topical bleach, bleach bath)
sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
triclocarban
troclosene sodium (Dikonit, Simpla, Fluonon, Laitonon)
General
bioagent
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- Aiello AE et al,
Antibacterial cleaning products and drug resistance
Emerging Infectious Disease 11(10) 2005
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol11no10/04-1276.htm
- Hawley B, Casey ML, Cox-Ganser JM et al
Notes from the Field: Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Irritation
Among Hospital Workers Using a New Disinfection Product -
Pennsylvania, 2015.
MMWR Weekly / April 22, 2016 / 65(15);400-401
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6515a3.htm