Table 4 - Skin Disinfectants
NAME |
EXAMPLE |
COMMENTS |
| Iodophors | Betadine™ | Reduced activity in the presence of organic matter |
| Prepodyne™ | Wide range of micobicidal action | |
| Wescodyne™ | Works best in pH 6-7 | |
| Chlorhexidine | Nolvasan™ | Presence of blood does not interfer with activity |
| Hibiclens™ | Rapidly bactericidal and persistent | |
| Effective against many viruses | ||
| Excellent for use on skin | ||
| Alcohol | 70% ethyl alcohol | Not adequate for skin preparation |
| Contact time required is 15 minutes | ||
| Not a high level disinfectant | ||
| Not a sterilant | ||
| Flammable | ||