Alcohol

Class

Antiseptic

Presentation

70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Antiseptic

Substance applied topically to prevent growth of micro-organisms

Not for use on inaminate objects bc does not have the same killing power of chemicals used for disinfection

MoA

Denatures proteins

Antiviral

Poor viral

Antibacterial

Broad spectrum

Pros & Cons

Advantages

Disadvantages

  • Broad spectrum Gram cover, fungi
  • Kills 90% skin bacteria in 2mins
  • Doesn’t need to dry for effect – evaporation limits its microbe activity
  • Flammable
  • Irritant to skin
  • Potential for allergy