Disinfectants

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)

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.122.425, D27.720.274

MeSH Unique ID: D004202

Entry Terms:

• Disinfectant
• Biocides
• Biocide

Previous Indexing:

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (1966)

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Contact Lens Solutions
Dental Disinfectants
Root Canal Irrigants
Hand Sanitizers