𝐌𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝐭
Hydrogen peroxide (10 – 30)
Acetic acid (7 – 10)
Peroxyacetic acid (3 – 7)
Stabilizer (<1)
𝐇𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝟭𝟬-𝟯𝟬%)
This oxidizing agent releases oxygen free radicals that damage bacterial cell membranes, proteins, and DNA, leading to cell death.
𝐏𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘅𝘆𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 (𝟯-𝟳%)
This compound is highly effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. It disrupts microbial cell walls and denatures proteins through oxidation.
𝐀𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 (𝟳-𝟭𝟬%)
It contributes to the acidic environment, enhancing the antimicrobial action of hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid by lowering pH, which destabilizes microbial cells.
𝐒𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 (<𝟭%)
Ensures the stability and shelf life of the sterilant mixture, preventing premature decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid.
𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐥
Dettol is a well-known antiseptic liquid used for disinfection, wound care, and personal hygiene.
100g contains Chloroxylenol IP 4.8%w/v, Terpineol BP 9.0%v/v, Alcohol denatured eq. to absolute alcohol 13.1%v/v.
𝐂𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘅𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗜𝗣 (𝟰.𝟴% 𝘄/𝘃)
This is the primary active ingredient in Dettol. Chloroxylenol is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent effective against bacteria, fungi, and some viruses.
𝐓𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗣 (𝟵.𝟬% 𝘃/𝘃)
Terpineol is a terpene alcohol with mild antiseptic and fragrance properties.
𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 (𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝), 𝐞𝐪.𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝟭𝟯.𝟭% 𝘃/𝘃)
It enhances the penetration of other antimicrobial agents and is effective at killing bacteria and viruses by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes.