| abstract |
A disinfectant includes a source of chlorine, a buffer system, a pH adjuster, and a polar carrier. The disinfectant has a pH of 9.9 - 11 and activity against Clostridium difficile spores and Mycobacterium within a 3 minute kill time. In one embodiment, the disinfectant includes sodium hypochlorite as a source of chlorine, a carbonate or phosphate buffer system, a hydroxide pH adjuster, and a polar carrier, wherein the disinfectant has a pH of 10.0 - 10.5 and kills at least 90 % of Clostridium difficile spores and Mycobacterium within a 3 minute kill time. |