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Appendix 3
Skin Disinfectants
NAME | EXAMPLES | COMMENTS |
| Alcohols | 70% ethyl alcohol 70%-99% isopropyl alcohol | Not adequate for skin preparation! Contact time required is 15 minutes. Not a high level disinfectant. Not a sterilant. Flammable. |
| Idophors | Betadine®, Prepodyne®, Wescodyne® | Reduced activity in presence of organic matter. Wide range of microbe killing action. Works best in pH 6-7. |
| Chlorhexidine | Nolvasan®, Hibiclens® | Presence of blood does not interfere with activity. Rapidly bactericidal and persistent. Effective against many viruses. Excellent for use on skin. |
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