A Refresher On Disinfectant Wet Contact Time
One critical parameter in choosing a disinfectant is wet contact time. Our Senior Technical Services Manager, Walid El Azab, shares the importance of wet contact time for effective disinfection.
November 3, 2020
Key Takeaways:
- Disinfection requires maintaining wet contact time for validated microbial reduction.
- Coupon studies must confirm disinfectants achieve log 10 microbial reduction in set contact time.
- Facilities must validate disinfectants in situ to ensure environmental factors don’t reduce efficacy.
- Surface must remain visibly wet for full contact time to complete the chemical reaction effectively.
- Disinfectant type, concentration, surface and microbial load must all be considered in qualification.
One critical parameter in choosing a disinfectant is wet contact time. Our Senior Technical Services Manager, Walid El Azab, shares the importance of wet contact time for effective disinfection. This article helps readers understand disinfectant wet contact time from a scientific and regulatory perspective for optimum cleanroom operation.
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