disinfectant
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Introduction
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]
More general terms
More specific terms
- benzenesulfonic acid (Besylic acid)
- chloramine (chloramine T, sulfonechloramide, Cloraseptine, Chloralone)
- 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)
Additional terms
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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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