Paper I
2025 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min
Question
Name any TWO sporicidal disinfectants
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Answer
Two sporicidal disinfectants (agents capable of killing bacterial spores, required for “high-level disinfection” of heat-sensitive equipment):
- Glutaraldehyde (2% activated alkaline solution) — used for heat-sensitive medical/surgical equipment (e.g., endoscopes).
- Ethylene oxide gas — a gaseous sterilant used for heat-sensitive medical devices.
(Other valid examples: formaldehyde, high-concentration hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid.)
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