Sporicidal disinfectant is all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: Benzalkonium chloride
Description: Sporicidal agents are :
E – Ethylene oxide F – Formaldehyde G – Glutaraldehyde
H – Halogens (moderate action on spores)
Benzalkonium chloride is Quaternary ammonium (cationic) antiseptic which are not sporicidal.
KDT 6/e, p 860
Phenol and Hexachlorophene are poor sporicidal.
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