Glutaraldehyde

Class

Disinfectant

Presentation

Pugnent, colourless, oily liquid

Disinfectant

Agent applied topically to inanimate object to destroy pathogens

MoA

  • Povidone carries Iodine to pathogen
  • Iodine penetrates cell wall and membrane
  • Pore insertion = bactericidal

Antiviral

Antibacterial

Pros & Cons

Advantages

Disadvantages

  • Broad spectrum:
  • Bacteria, their spores, fungi, viruses, mycobacteria
  • Irritant
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Pungent odour