Pathol Antiseptic-Germicide has one of the most widely used and trusted antiseptic germicide preparations in the world. It is highly effective against bacteria, germs and viruses, yet gentle to the skin, non-poisonous and non-staining. Its active ingredient, Chloroxylenol, is recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) No. 49403-1 as safe and effective against the spread of viruses like influenza virus. It is ideal for use as antiseptic in hospitals, clinics and in first aid, and in the simultaneous cleaning, disinfection, and deodourisation in homes, offices, etc.
It is a revolutionary hospital-grade nanoemulsive disinfectant cleaner, as evidenced by its “magic-milk” effect. Employing unique nanoemulsive technology, Pathol Liquid is effective on surfaces, and is particularly well suited for situations where harmful impacts on equipment and working surfaces cannot be tolerated as a cost of reducing microbiological risks. Unlike liquid bleaching agents and other popular commercial disinfectant products, it is a non-irrtating cleanser that is exceptionally convenient and economical to use. It contains no respiratory, ophthalmic or dermatological irritants and has a pleasant pine-phenolic scent.
Pathol Antiseptic-Germicide has the following features:
Active Ingredient | Disadvantages / Advantages |
Chlorine and Chlorine Compound |
● Extremely corrosive to metals. ● Very caustic to tissue. ● Rapidly inactivated by organic debris (blood, tissue, saliva, microbes) ● Fumes can be irritating. Can emit a carcinogenic gas if it comes in contact with formaldehyde, or is hyperchlorinated by hot water. ● Diluted solutions quickly lose their effectiveness. |
Iodine and Iodophors |
● Have relatively slow kill times. Dilutions and contact times are critical for efficacy. ● May dry and crack skin, possibly burn tissue with prolonged exposure. Toxic if ingested. ● Must be discarded and remixed daily, inactivated by hard water. ● Solutions can stain fabrics, plastics, and other synthetic materials ● Corrosive to metal and rubber. ● Some staff acquires extreme sensitivity and develops anaphylactic shock upon exposure. |
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC’s) or Quats |
● Not tuberculocidal, or virucidal against hydrophilic viruses. ● Action is markedly depressed in the presence of organic material. ● May cause respiratory problems. ● Cationic, incompatible with soap. ● Absorbed and/or neutralized by various materials (e.g. cotton, wool) that absorbs the active ingredients. ● Maybe inactivated by hard water. ● Many pathogens are resistant. |
Peroxygens (Hydrogen Peroxide or Peracetic Acid) |
● Oxidising properties can be corrosive to equipment. ● Can cause a pseudomembrance-like enteritis and colitis if not properly rinsed from surface. ● Unstable, particularly when diluted. |
Chloroxylenol |
● A hard surface, hospital-grade disinfectant cleaner. It is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses and fungi to give maximum infection control efficacy. ● Non-staining, with no harmful residual fumes, vapours, or unpleasant smell. ● It is safe for the environment, with no need for biohazard disposal. ● May dry and crack skin, possibly burn tissue with prolonged exposure. Toxic if ingested. ● Non-caustic, non-corrosive, non-carcinogenic. ● Chosen for its safety, proven efficacy, convenience, versatility and value. |
Property | Chlorine | Iodine | Quats | Chloroxylenol |
Effective against yeast | Yes | Some | Yes | Yes |
Effective against fungi | Yes | Yes | Some | Yes |
Effective against viruses | Yes | Some | Some | Yes |
Effective against Gram +ve | Some | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Effective against Gram -ve | Some | Yes | Some | Yes |
ORGANISM |
MINIMUM INHIBITORY CONCENTRATION | MIC (ppm) |
Bacteria: | ||
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1:1,000 | 1,000 |
Pseudomonas putida | 1:1250 | 800 |
Proteus vulgaris | 1:10,000 | 100 |
Escherichia coli | 1:20,000 | 50 |
Staphylococcus aureus | 1:100,000 | 10 |
Aeromonas hydrophilia | Pasteurella multocida | |
Bordetella avium | Salmonella choleraesuis | |
Campylobacter jujuni | Salmonella enteritidus | |
Corynebacterium sepedonicum | Salmonella sp | |
Klibsiella pneumoniae | Serovar pullorum | |
Listeria monocyogenese | Steptococcus suis | |
Fungi: | ||
Aspergillus niger | 1:5,000 | 200 |
Penicillium mineoluteum | 1:1,000 | 1000 |
Fusarium solani | 1:5,000 | 200 |
Geotrichum candidum | 1:5,000 | 200 |
Virus: | ||
Adenovirus Type 2 | Marek’s Disease (JM-V) | |
Avian Reovirus | Porcine rotavirus | |
Infectious bronchitis | Pseudorabies virus | |
Infectious larynogotracheitis | Gastroenteritis virus | |
Influenza A2 | Vaccinia | |
Herpes simplex Type 1 & 2 | ||
Yeast: | ||
Candida albicans | 1:20,000 | 50 |