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. 2011 Jul 21;57(2):144–147. doi: 10.1016/S0377-1237(01)80136-2

TABLE 3.

Chemical disinfection B. Non-chlorine releasing compounds (used for disinfection of items which are adversely affected upon by chlorine)
Name of disinfectant Required concentration Contact period Used for disinfection of
Ethanol 70% 3-5 min Smooth metal surfaces, table tops. incubators. thermometers
  • Alkaline
  • Glutaraldehyde
2% 30 min Ambii bags, suction tubes/bottles, laryngoscopes, endotracheal tubes, catheters, etc.
Formaldehyde/formalin 3-4% 30 min Furniture, rooms, walls, blankets, beds, books, etc.
Savlon 1% 30 min Cheatle forceps
Dettol (Chloroxylenol) 5% 15 min Instruments and plastic equipment
Cresol 2.5 – 5% 30 min All purpose disinfectant