TABLE II

Antivirus Activity of Representative Commonly Used Disinfectants and Sporicidal Agents in the Pharmaceutical Industry (34)

Active IngredientProduct NameCompanyContact Time (Minutes)Formulation TypeEmerging Antiviral Claim
Hydrogen PeroxideAccel (Concentrate)Virox Technology5DilutableYes
PhenolicLpHSteris10DilutableYes
PhenolicVesphene II seSteris10DilutableYes
Sodium HypochloriteCloroxPro™ Clorox® Germicidal BleachClorox ProfessionalProduct Co.5DilutableYes
Isopropyl alcoholDECON-AHOL WFI® Formula 70%Veltek AssociatesNARTUNo
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic AcidDECON-SPORE 200® PlusVeltek AssociatesNARTUNo
Quaternary Ammonium;EthanolLysol® Disinfectant SprayReckittBenckiser LLC5RTUYes
Hydrogen PeroxideOxy-1 WipesVorox Technology0.5WipesYes
EthanolPURELL ProfessionalDisinfectant WipesGOJO Industries5WipesYes
Sodium HypochloriteClorox Healthcare®Bleach Germicidal WipesClorox ProfessionalProducts Co.3WipesYes