A liquid that functions as a strong oxidizing agent. It has an acrid odor and is used as a disinfectant.

Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

Inorganic compounds that contain chlorine as an integral part of the molecule.

Rendering pathogens harmless through the use of heat, antiseptics, antibacterial agents, etc.

It is used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as a disinfectant. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.

Further or repeated use of equipment, instruments, devices, or materials. It includes additional use regardless of the original intent of the producer as to disposability or durability. It does not include the repeated use of fluids or solutions.

The presence of an infectious agent on instruments, prostheses, or other inanimate articles.

One of the protein CROSS-LINKING REAGENTS that is used as a disinfectant for sterilization of heat-sensitive equipment and as a laboratory reagent, especially as a fixative.