Chemical disinfection
To ensure safety when handling chemicals, follow the instruc-
tions for use of the disinfecting agent, particularly the accompa-
nying safety instructions.
EQUIPMENT:
The method has been validated in Europe using:
– Aldehyde-containing disinfectant: Bode Korsolex
®
basic
(concentration: 4%)
Active agent basis: Aldehyde donor, aldehyde
1
– Drinking water (cold, no warmer than room temperature)
– Application time: 30 minutes
PROCEDURE:
CAUTION
Risk of infection due to growth of bacteria
Inadequate disinfection encourages the growth of bacteria
and thus increases the risk of infection.
• Observe the mixing proportions indicated and the spe-
cified treatment time.
• Ensure that all components are completely submerged in
the solution for the whole of the treatment time. There
must not be any air pockets or bubbles.
• Disinfect the individual parts with a solution prepared ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the recommended application period is exceeded signi-
ficantly, the plastic parts may take on the smell of the me-
dium used.
1) Additional activity spectra: tuberculocidal, mycobactericidal, fungicidal
According to the information supplied by the disinfectant manufacturers, the
agents listed are effective against the gram-positive bacteria
Staphylococcus
aureus
and
Enterococcus hirae
and against the gram-negative bacteria
Escherichia coli
,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
and
Proteus mirabilis
as well as
the yeast-like fungus
Candida albicans
.
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