Chlorine compounds are powerful disinfectants that are inexpensive and easy to obtain. Sodium hypochlorite or household chlorine bleach solutions possess intermediate-level disinfectant …

Steps for Safe & Effective Disinfectant Use, EPA (PDF) Project Firstline is a national collaborative led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide infection control training and …

Chlorine-containing solutions have universal disinfectant activity. With proper concentration and sufficient contact times, hypochlorite solutions can be considered chemical sterilants since they will …

Stability of free available chlorine is dependent upon chlorine concentration, pH of organic matter and light. Care must be taken not to inadvertently mix chlorine bleach with other disinfectants, due to …

When choosing a disinfectant consider the following: The microorganisms present The item to be disinfected or surface(s) Corrosivity or hazards associated with the chemicals in the disinfectant

This fact sheet provides information that disinfectant users can review and reference to compare types of disinfectants and make informed decisions about potential disinfectant alternatives.

Consult manufacturer directions to determine the efficacy of the disinfectant against the biohazards in your lab and be sure to allow for sufficient contact time. A guidance table on commonly used …