Articles

Table of Disinfectants used on the Farm

Name: Table of Disinfectants used on the Farm
SKU: ART-2671

Information about disinfectants commonly used on the farm for disease control.

Updated:

September 13, 2016

Table 1: Information About Common Disinfectants
Chemical compound	Gram + Bacteria	Gran - Bacteria	TB-like Bacteria	Fungi	Virus	Best pH range for activity	Activity when organic matter present	Common uses **
* SA-some activity *E-equipment; P-premises; F-footbaths; CS-clean surfaces (Adapted from Purdue University Extension Bulletin PIH80)*
Chlorhexidene	SA*	SA	SA	SA	Most	Wide range	Good	E/P/F
Formaldehyde and aldehydes	++	++	++	++	++	Wide range	Good	E/P/F
Chlorine Chloramines	++	++	SA	++	SA	Acid	Very poor	CS/E
Iodophors	++	++	SA	++	SA	Acid	Fair to poor	CS/E
Sodium hydroxide	++	++	SA	++	++	Alkaline	Good	P
Quaternary ammoniums	++	+	No	SA	SA	Alkaline	Fair	CS/E
Phenols	++	++	+	SA	SA	Acid	+Good	E/P/F