Classification,Uses andEnvironmental Implications ofDisinfectants

Disinfectants are not only cleaning reagents such as soap or detergents but are hygienic materialsprepared with the composition of various chemicals. Many classification routes are possible, butthey are placed in two main groups, such as organic and inorganic disinfectants. The classificationprevails for high level disinfectants and depends on chemical structure. In high-level disinfectantsaldehydes, hydrogen peroxide, and chloride type chemicals are used. In contrast, alcohols,phenols, ammonium salts, and iodine solutions are recommended for low disinfectant applications.Soap, iodide, and alcohol solutions are the best antiseptic agents for hand and skin. Iodine-basedsolutions are good primary tissue and skin disinfectants. The alcohol solutions have a goodinhibitory effect on many microorganisms, micro bacteria, fungi, and various viruses. Thesesolution types are not hazardous to use as both antiseptic and surface disinfectants compared tomany other chemicals.