Desinfectant
Desinfectant, or disinfectant, is a chemical agent applied to inanimate objects to destroy or inactivate microorganisms on surfaces. Disinfectants differ from antiseptics, which are used on living tissue, and from sanitizers, which reduce but do not eliminate microorganisms to safe levels. They are widely used in homes, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and water treatment, among other settings.
Common active ingredients include alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol), sodium hypochlorite (household bleach), hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium compounds,
Use and handling: follow label instructions; some products are for non-porous surfaces only; avoid mixing cleaners;
Regulation and safety: disinfectants are biocides regulated by governments. Product efficacy is tested under standardized conditions;