Glutaraldehyde 5L (Cidex)
KSh 2,054.00
Glutaraldehyde 5L (Cidex)
Glutaraldehyde is a potent chemical compound with strong antimicrobial properties, primarily used as a disinfectant and sterilizing agent. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is commonly used in healthcare, laboratory settings, and industrial applications for the sterilization and disinfection of medical equipment, instruments, and surfaces.
Key characteristics of Glutaraldehyde:
Chemical Properties:
- Glutaraldehyde is an aliphatic dialdehyde with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It contains two aldehyde groups, which are reactive sites that allow it to cross-link proteins and other biomolecules, making it an effective disinfectant.
- It is often used in a diluted form, typically at concentrations of 2-4% for disinfection and sterilization purposes.
Antimicrobial Activity:
- Glutaraldehyde is highly effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.
- It is one of the few disinfectants capable of sterilizing medical equipment, making it essential in settings where equipment cannot be autoclaved (such as with heat-sensitive instruments).
- It works by disrupting the structure of proteins and other cellular components, causing the microorganisms to die or become inactive.
Glutaraldehyde 5L (Cidex)
Glutaraldehyde is a potent chemical compound with strong antimicrobial properties, primarily used as a disinfectant and sterilizing agent. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is commonly used in healthcare, laboratory settings, and industrial applications for the sterilization and disinfection of medical equipment, instruments, and surfaces.
Key characteristics of Glutaraldehyde:
Chemical Properties:
- Glutaraldehyde is an aliphatic dialdehyde with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It contains two aldehyde groups, which are reactive sites that allow it to cross-link proteins and other biomolecules, making it an effective disinfectant.
- It is often used in a diluted form, typically at concentrations of 2-4% for disinfection and sterilization purposes.
Antimicrobial Activity:
- Glutaraldehyde is highly effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores.
- It is one of the few disinfectants capable of sterilizing medical equipment, making it essential in settings where equipment cannot be autoclaved (such as with heat-sensitive instruments).
- It works by disrupting the structure of proteins and other cellular components, causing the microorganisms to die or become inactive.
Common Uses:
- Medical and Dental Instrument Sterilization: Glutaraldehyde is often used in the sterilization of medical and dental equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures, such as endoscopes, surgical instruments, dialysis equipment, and surgical tools.
- Disinfection of Surfaces: It is used to disinfect surfaces in healthcare settings, laboratories, and industrial environments.
- Preservation of Biological Specimens: Glutaraldehyde is used to preserve biological specimens for microscopic examination by fixing cellular structures.
- Water Treatment: It is sometimes used in water treatment processes, particularly in systems requiring disinfection of cooling towers and plumbing systems.
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