Table 4.
Chemical Disinfectant.
| Chemical | Ratio C:V | Time (min) | Inactivated (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| 70 % Ethanol | 1:1 | 1 | N |
| 1:1 | 2 | N | |
| 1:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 1:1 | 10 | Y | |
| 5 % Micro-Chem Plus™ | 1:1 | 1 | N |
| 1:1 | 2 | Y | |
| 1:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 1:1 | 10 | Y | |
| Steris Coverage® Spray TB | 1:1 | 1 | N |
| 1:1 | 2 | Y | |
| 1:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 1:1 | 10 | Y | |
| 70 % Ethanol | 5:1 | 1 | N |
| 5:1 | 2 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 10 | Y | |
| 5 % Micro-Chem Plus™ | 5:1 | 1 | Y |
| 5:1 | 2 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 10 | Y | |
| Steris Coverage® Spray TB | 5:1 | 1 | N |
| 5:1 | 2 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 5 | Y | |
| 5:1 | 10 | Y | |
Chemical disinfection of ZIKV. Three chemical disinfectants (70 % Ethanol, 5% Micro-chem plus and Steris Coverage Spray TB) were tested at 2 ratios (Chemical volume: Virus volume) 1:1 and 5:1 and assessed for efficacy after 1, 2, 5 and 10 min. Inactivation was confirmed by CPE assay. Y: inactivation was successful (no CPE); N: inactivation failed (positive for CPE).