Disinfectants

Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

Also Known As:

Biocides; Biocide; Disinfectant

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Therapeutic Uses: 47080
    - Anti-Infective Agents: 8032
      - Disinfectants: 2151
- Specialty Uses of Chemicals
  - Disinfectants: 2151

Jim Flynn Selected Research

Jim Flynn Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)