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A concentrated formula for use on pre-cleaned environmental surfaces such as masks, tubing, nebulizers and other equipment and instruments. Kills the AIDS virus and microorganisms on hard, nonporous, pre-cleaned surfaces. Also highly effective against gram-negative and -positive bacteria. Requires no activation, ready for use formula. Glutaraldehyde-based products contain toxic aldehyde derivatives, while CONTROL III Laboratory Germicide is a non-toxic double quaternary ammonium compound. Glutaraldehyde-based products are often used as terminal sterilants, when it is important that the surface be completely sterilized before use. 30 minutes of complete contact with a glutaraldehyde solution is normally required for terminal sterilization. CONTROL III Laboratory germicide, on the other hand is a disinfectant product and it is selected when the user does not require terminal sterilization.
Because glutaraldehyde-based products are such high level sterilants, they are quite toxic, and extreme care must be taken to use the appropriate gloves and hoods when using the products. They are also potentially harmful to the environment, and special steps must be taken to dispose of the products safely. In addition, their toxic nature may also reduce the useful life of the products they sterilize.
CONTROL III Laboratory Germicide does not require the use of gloves and hoods when being used. It is pleasant smelling, and environmentally friendly. It can be disposed of simply by pouring it down the drain.
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