TABLE 2.
Chemical disinfection A. Chlorine releasing compounds (used for disinfection of materials contaminated with blood and body fluids)
| Name of disinfectant | Available chlorine | Required chlorine | Contact period | Amount of disinfectant to be dissolved in 1 litre of water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium hypochlorite | 5% | 0.5% | 30 minutes | 100 ml |
| Calcium hypochlorite | 70% | 0.5% | 30 minutes | 7.0 g |
| NaOcl powder | — | 0.5% | 30 minutes | 8.5 g |
| (Sodium dichlorosocyanurate) | ||||
| Naocl tablets | — | 0.5% | 30 minutes | 4 tablets |
| Chloramine | 25% | 0.5% | 30 minutes | 20 g |