Table 1 The disinfectants and neutralizing agents used in this study
From: In vitro evaluation of six chemical agents on smooth Brucella melitensis strain
Disinfectants | Neutralizing agents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Classification | Active ingredients | Recommended concentration | Recommended contact time | Optimal application | Active ingredients | Concentration |
Aldehydes | Glutaraldehyde | 4% | 20 min | Equipment, goods | Glycine | 2% |
Halogens | Sodium hypochlorite | 2 g/L | 20 min | Biological material, smooth surface | Sodium thiosulfate | 0.2% |
Trichloroisocyanuric acid | 4 g/L | 30 min | Lab environment, Medical supplies | Sodium thiosulfate | 0.4% | |
Quaternary ammonium compound | Benzalkonium chloride | 0.2 g/L | / | Skin, mucous membranes | Tween-80 + Phosphatidylcholine | 0.5% + 1% |
Phenolic | Lysol | 10 g/L | 30 min | Object surface | Tween-80 | 1% |
Alkaline | Sodium hydroxide | 10 g/L | / | Field, animal housing | Hydrochloric acid | 10% |