The following tables list properties of antimicrobial agents
that are often active ingredients of typical antimicrobial products on the market
today. Many products have one or more agents as active ingredients and are often
marketed under multiple brand names. Each agent has advantages as well as disadvantages
in its usage. It is not uncommon to need more than one class of microbial agent to
combat different types of pathogens.
In the United States alone, more than 5000 antimicrobial
products are sold in the marketplace. Marketed in several
formulations: sprays, liquids, concentrated powders, and gases, antimicrobial products
contain about 275 different agents or active ingredients.
Microbecide™ Silver Ion Complex is friendly and non
toxic to the environment, humans and animals.
Agent
Significant Residual Action
Non-Toxic
Non- Flammable
Non- Corrosive
No Skin Irritation
No Fumes
Effective Against Bacteria
Efective Against Viruses
Effective Against Fungi
Silver Ion Complex
Alcohol >60% Concentration
Glutaraldehyde compounds
Chlorohexidine gluconate
Iodine compounds
Phenol derivatives
Chloroxylenol complex
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Chlorinated compounds
Hydrogen peroxide compounds
Wood tar derivaties
Good or Category IV Fair or Category III No activity or Category I or II
Source: U.S. CDC - Guidelines for Hand Hygiene In
Healthcare Settings
Source: U.S. EPA - Precautionary Labeling
Manufacturer / Product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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