| abstract |
An improved disinfecting and sterilizing composition having low odor and irritation potential is disclosed. The composition is an aqueous solution containing a 2 to 6 carbon atom dialdehyde and may also contain formaldehyde and a diol or monosubstituted diol of the formula n RO(CH 2 CH 2 0) n CH 2 CH 2 0H; where R is H or CH 3 and n is an integer from 1 to about 22. Such compositions may be employed at a wide range of pH, from pH2 to pH9. |