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What are the common chemicals used in a medical office?

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There can be lots but some main ones are pesticides and disinfectantas hope this helps :)

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Some common chemical sterilants and disinfectants used in medical offices include

  • Glutaraldehyde
  • Glutaraldehyde with phenol
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Hydrogen peroxide with peracetic acid
  • Ortho-phthalalhyde (OPA)
  • Alcohols (ethyl, isopropyl),
  • Quatemary ammonium chloride
  • Oxidizers (bleach),
  • Formaldehyde
  • Phenolics.

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