| abstract |
An aqueous acidic disinfecting and sterilizing composition for medical instruments, which may include brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and ceramic components. The composition contains hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, a corrosion inhibitor system, a surfactant and a stabilizer. These compositions have in use stability and are effective as a disinfectant and/or sterilant either at room or when heated. For other applications, surfactants, sequestering agents and stabilizers may be optional. |