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