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