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Key Features

Built to the spec
clinicians trust.

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EPA Registered

Clearly labeled kill claims meet EPA List N or applicable pathogen lists.

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Fast Contact Time

Modern hospital disinfectants achieve full kill claims in 1–3 minutes of dwell time.

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Material Compatibility

Documented compatibility with medical electronics, fabrics, and high-touch surfaces.

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Facility Scale

Available as wipes, ready-to-use sprays, and concentrates for efficient environmental services.

Clinical Use / Infection Control

How clinicians
use this product.

EPA-registered disinfectants, hand sanitizers, surface wipes, and cleaning solutions that meet clinical infection-control standards for healthcare environments.

Indications

Clinical use cases.

  • Environmental surface disinfection (high-touch and patient care surfaces)
  • Terminal cleaning and discharge room turnover
  • Equipment decontamination between patients
  • Hand hygiene (alcohol-based hand rubs and surgical scrubs)
  • Enhanced infection control during outbreak response

Application Technique

Step by step.

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Read the label.

Every disinfectant has a specific contact time (dwell time) for each pathogen. Use exactly as labeled — longer contact is safe, shorter is ineffective.

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Pre-clean.

Remove visible soil before disinfection. Disinfectants do not penetrate organic matter effectively.

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Apply to saturation.

Wet the surface until visibly saturated. Let it remain wet for the full labeled contact time — don't wipe dry early.

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Allow to air dry.

For high-touch surfaces and shared equipment, allow the surface to air dry completely before returning to use.

Contraindications & Cautions

When not to use.

  • Not all disinfectants are safe for all materials — check compatibility for electronics, fabric, and medical devices
  • Quaternary ammonium compounds are deactivated by some fabrics and soils
  • Bleach should not be mixed with other cleaners (produces toxic chlorine gas)

Typical Care Settings

Where it's used.

  • All Healthcare Settings
  • Operating Rooms
  • Isolation Rooms
  • Clinical Labs
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Clinical use information is provided for reference only. Always follow facility protocols, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and evidence-based practice guidelines. Consult the treating clinician before use.

Regulatory & Quality

FDA
Not applicable
Latex
Latex-free
Sterility
Non-sterile
Biocompatibility
EPA-registered

Standards & Certifications

  • EPA Registered
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen
  • CDC Infection Control

Product Family

Also available in.

Other sizes, pack counts, and variants of the same product line.

Pairs With

Complete the set.

Products commonly used alongside this one. Bundle them into a single order.

About the Brand

Cardinal.

A Fortune 15 healthcare distribution leader

Cardinal Health serves more than 90% of U.S. hospitals and manufactures a broad line of branded medical products — from wound care staples to advanced surgical supplies.

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FAQ / Infection Control

Frequently asked.

Answers to the questions clinical buyers and care teams ask most about this product category.

What is 'contact time' and why does it matter?

Contact time (dwell time) is how long a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to kill the specified pathogens. EPA-registered disinfectants list contact times per pathogen on the label. Wiping a surface dry before the contact time is met renders the disinfection ineffective.

Is this EPA registered for [pathogen]?

Check the EPA registration number and refer to EPA List N (or the applicable pathogen list) to confirm efficacy claims. Different products have different kill claims — never assume broad coverage.

Can I use this on electronics and medical equipment?

Material compatibility varies by product and device. Always check the device manufacturer's cleaning guide and the disinfectant's compatibility list before use. Alcohol-based wipes are generally safer for electronics than bleach.

What's the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

Cleaning removes soil and organic matter with detergent. Disinfecting uses an EPA-registered product to kill pathogens on pre-cleaned surfaces. You cannot disinfect a dirty surface — clean first, then disinfect.

Keep Reading

More on infection control.

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