What types of disinfectants are recommended for routine decontamination and spill clean up?
Many chemical types (alcohols, chlorine compounds, iodophores, phenolics, quarternary ammonia compounds, etc.) have been successfully employed in research and clinical settings. However, in practice, the vast majority of laboratories use either alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol, 70-95%) or bleach. Each has its benefits and limitations.
