Different types of Disinfectants and its importance

OKHLA, India - Dec. 12, 2019 - PRLog -- It does not destroy harmful microorganisms called pathogens, including, bacterias, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause diseases and lead to serious health problems. So, other than cleaning, disinfection is required which can completely destroy these pathogens, and for that disinfectants are required.

What are disinfectants?
Disinfectants are antimicrobial chemicals that are applied to the surface of various non-living objects in order to destroy microorganisms that are living on the objects. Common disinfectants include alcohol, bleach, chloramine, chlorine dioxide, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde, ozone, quaternary ammonium salts, silver dihydrogen citrate, and thymol.

Here are some types of disinfectants listed below are used in both residential and industrial sector:

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) - Quats is the top choice among its consumers as it is very effective against a wide range of microorganisms and is quite affordable when it comes to pricing. It can be formed by adding variety of detergents to provide both cleaning and sanitizing ability. These disinfectants are extensively used in the medical sector.

Chlorine Compounds - They are highly recommended for disinfecting water storage facilities and medical equipment. These disinfectants are economical and can kill microorganisms quickly and are usually used for making sanitizers.

Alcohols - When diluted in distilled water, alcohols are effective against a wide range of bacteria and some times their higher concentrations are often needed to disinfect wet surfaces.

Iodophors - These are used for disinfecting semi-critical medical equipment. They can stain surfaces and have an unpleasant odor. Hence, not used in facility maintenance anymore.

Aldehydes -They are chemical agents that kill microorganisms, parasitic fungi, and spores or stop their growth. They are very effective against harmful microorganisms that cause ailments like tuberculosis.

Phenolic Compounds - Phenol is probably the oldest known household disinfectant. Phenolic Compounds are effective against pathogenic bacteria (including mycobacterium, tuberculosis), fungi and viruses. The different compounds in phenol have antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Hydrogen Peroxides - They are used in hospitals to disinfect surfaces and are either used in solution alone or with other chemical combinations to achieve specific disinfecting claims. It is often preferred because it causes far fewer allergic reactions than other disinfectants.

The global surface disinfectant market is expected to reach over USD 600 million by 2022, as it is growing at an estimated CAGR of 11%. An increasing number of facility-acquired infections are expected to drive market growth. Planning to become a  Top disinfectants distributor in India? Visit https://www.getdistributors.com/ without further ado!