Classification, Uses and Environmental Implications of Disinfectants

  • Fadim Yemiş ManisaCelal Bayar University, Akhisar Vocational School, Department of Chemical and Chemical ProcessingTechnologies, 45200, Akhisar, Manisa-Turkey
  • Nilgün Yenil Manisa Celal Bayar University, Sciences and Arts Faculty, Department of Chemistry, 45030, Muradiye,Manisa-Turkey
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21743/pjaec/2020.12.20

Abstract

Disinfectants are not only cleaning reagents such as soap or detergents but are hygienic materials prepared with the composition of various chemicals. Many classification routes are possible, but they are placed in two main groups, such as organic and inorganic disinfectants. The classification prevails for high level disinfectants and depends on chemical structure. In high-level disinfectants aldehydes, hydrogen peroxide, and chloride type chemicals are used. In contrast, alcohols, phenols, ammonium salts, and iodine solutions are recommended for low disinfectant applications. Soap, iodide, and alcohol solutions are the best antiseptic agents for hand and skin. Iodine-based solutions are good primary tissue and skin disinfectants. The alcohol solutions have a good
inhibitory effect on many microorganisms, micro bacteria, fungi, and various viruses. These solution types are not hazardous to use as both antiseptic and surface disinfectants compared to many other chemicals.

Published
Dec 23, 2020
How to Cite
YEMIŞ, Fadim; YENIL, Nilgün. Classification, Uses and Environmental Implications of Disinfectants. Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, [S.l.], v. 21, n. 2, p. 179 – 192, dec. 2020. ISSN 2221-5255. Available at: <https://pjaec.pk/index.php/pjaec/article/view/694>. Date accessed: 28 nov. 2023. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21743/pjaec/2020.12.20.
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