Preferred Label : disinfectants;

MeSH definition : Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed);

MeSH synonym : Disinfectant;

MeSH hyponym : biocides; Biocide;

MeSH annotation : do not confuse with ANTISEPTICS which are used against organisms in man & animal;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disinfectant;

Is substance : O;

action pharmacologique : O;

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Substances used on inanimate objects that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. Disinfectants are classed as complete, destroying SPORES as well as vegetative forms of microorganisms, or incomplete, destroying only vegetative forms of the organisms. They are distinguished from ANTISEPTICS, which are local anti-infective agents used on humans and other animals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

https://www.irsst.qc.ca/publications-et-outils/publication-irsst/i/101196/n/developpement-de-strategies-visant-a-controler-le-niveau-de-contamination-des-piscines-par-les-sous-produits-de-desinfection
2024
Canada
technical report
swimming pools
disinfection
disinfectant, nos
pool, nos
disinfectants

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https://www.anses.fr/fr/content/biocides-limiter-usages
2023
France
popular works
Supplies
disinfectants
Interleukin
What Month is it
medical futility
Illinois
chemical compound, nos
Israel
culture
Limiter Device

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https://www.hcsp.fr/explore.cgi/avisrapportsdomaine?clefr=1349
2023
France
scientific and technical information
comoros
chemical precipitation
mayotte
Reserve Status
Tablet Dosage Form Category
fresh water, nos
CDISC SDTM Environmental Setting Terminology
storeroom
precipitation
Limited
Concentration Divided by Body Mass Index
medical futility
tablets
Protein Precipitation
disinfectants
Tablet Dosage Form
Feel Weak
Sacrifice
Use
Limited Lifting Ability
Relative Value
episode of
Episode
materials management, hospital
asthenia
Extremities
Limited Walking Ability
Precipitate
Neither Agree or Disagree
judgment
disinfectant, nos
fresh water
Limiter Device

---
https://www.irsst.qc.ca/publications-et-outils/publication/i/101196/n/developpement-de-strategies-visant-a-controler-le-niveau-de-contamination-des-piscines-par-les-sous-produits-de-desinfection
2023
Canada
technical report
Story
Development Batch
Maturation
Control Group
Scientific Control
Check
pool, nos
Swimming
Supplies
swimming pools
True Control Status
Contamination during Use
Pool
Study Control
Disease Controlled
disinfection
disinfectants
Development Lot
Control
Strategy
disinfectant, nos

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https://ansm.sante.fr/actualites/masques-chirurgicaux-revendiquant-une-activite-biocide-avis-aux-operateurs-du-marche
2021
false
false
false
France
French
guidelines
masks
biocides
biocides
risk assessment
disinfectants
disinfectants

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/BIOC2020SA0067-1.pdf
2021
France
technical report
homo sapiens
disinfectants
efficiency
inlets
life cycle stages
health behavior
bays
aspartate aminotransferases
hygiene
with cleaniless
humans
disinfectant, nos
health behavior

---
https://www.health.belgium.be/fr/avis-9654-risques-sanitaires-lies-aux-masques-buccaux-en-tissu-traites-avec-un-biocide-base-dargent
2021
false
false
false
Belgium
public health guidelines
silver
masks
hazardous substances
disinfectants
COVID-19
inhalation exposure
titanium
titanium dioxide
titanium

---
https://www.hcsp.fr/explore.cgi/avisrapportsdomaine?clefr=883
2020
false
false
false
France
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
disinfection
Disinfection of room using ultraviolet room disinfection system (procedure)
Ozone Sterilization
disinfectants
public health guidelines
disinfection
ultraviolet rays
ozone
Betacoronavirus
COVID-19

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/content/covid-19-attention-aux-intoxications-li%C3%A9es-%C3%A0-la-d%C3%A9sinfection-et-aux-autres-situations-%C3%A0
2020
false
false
false
France
coronavirus infections
pneumonia, viral
disinfectants
cleansing agents
Hydroalcoholic Solution
accidents, home
oils, volatile
technical report
poisoning
disinfection
risk
detergents
pandemics
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
pandemics
COVID-19
COVID-19

---
https://www.inspq.qc.ca/publications/3054-nettoyage-desinfection-surfaces-covid19
2020
false
false
false
Canada
disinfection
coronavirus
Environmental Restoration and Remediation
disinfectants
infection control
popular works
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
pandemics
COVID-19
COVID-19

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/BIOC2020SA0067.pdf
2020
France
scientific and technical information
bays
disinfectants
with cleaniless
disinfectant, nos
humans
life cycle stages
health behavior
inlets
hygiene
homo sapiens
health behavior

---
https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/medicaments-produits-sante/desinfectants/covid-19.html
2020
false
false
false
Canada
coronavirus infections
pneumonia, viral
disinfectants
popular works
hand sanitizers
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
pandemics
COVID-19

---
https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/rapports-publications/promotion-sante-prevention-maladies-chroniques-canada-recherche-politiques-pratiques/vol-41-no-1-2021/exposition-nettoyants-desinfectants-pandemie-covid-19-centres-antipoison-canadiens.html
2020
false
false
false
Canada
pneumonia, viral
coronavirus infections
journal article
naming, nos
exposure to
poison control centers
dataset
disinfectant, nos
Exhibition
central
disinfectants
cleansing agents
pandemics
detergents
dataset
COVID-19

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/BIOC2016SA0238Ra.pdf
2019
false
false
false
France
biocides
Cross resistance
Pathogen resistance
Bacterial resistance, function (observable entity)
technical report
disinfectants

---
https://www.vie-publique.fr/rapport/36265-rapport-dinformation-fait-au-nom-de-la-commission-des-affaires-europeen
2017
false
false
false
France
French
technical report
names
disinfectants
report
endocrine disruptors
endocrine gland, nos
business
albumin/globulin ratio
research report
commerce

---
https://www.inrs.fr/media.html?refINRS=TA%2099
https://www.inrs.fr/dms/inrs/CataloguePapier/DMT/TI-TA-99/ta99.pdf
2016
false
false
false
France
French
journal article
dermatitis, occupational
disinfectants
anti-infective agents, local
hand sanitizers
urticaria
dermatitis, irritant
dermatitis, allergic contact
dermatitis, occupational
dermatitis, occupational
health personnel

---
https://www.irsst.qc.ca/-publication-irsst-exposition-sous-produits-desinfection-piscine-r-860.html
2015
false
false
false
Canada
French
technical report
disinfectants
disinfectant, nos
inferior
Exhibition
quebec
disinfection
pool, nos
effects of exposure to external cause, nos
swimming pools
occupational exposure
evaluation studies as topic
Exhibition
disinfection

---
https://sf2h.net/publications/le-choix-des-desinfectants
2015
false
true
false
France
French
guideline
for
device, nos
surface
medical devices
disinfectant, nos
disinfection
medical
choice behavior
chemical compound, nos
Handbook
equipment and supplies
disinfectants
soil
Handbook

---
http://www.inrs.fr/accueil/produits/bdd/doc/fichetox.html?refINRS=FT%20301
2014
false
false
false
France
French
toxicological data sheet
biguanides
biguanides
biguanides
disinfectants
occupational exposure
biguanides
polihexanide

---
http://www.schuelke.fr/
France
French
hygiene
disinfectants
disinfection
private company

---
http://www.lecrat.eu/?s=Produits+de+d%C3%A9sinfection+de+l%27eau+utilisables+chez+la+femme+enceinte
France
drug information
pregnancy, high-risk
water
teratogens
disinfectants
Pregnant People
pregnancy, nos

---
http://www.inrs.fr/accueil/dms/inrs/CataloguePapier/ED/TI-ED-6188/ed6188.pdf
2014
false
false
false
France
laboratory infection
medical laboratory personnel
laboratories
laboratories, hospital
disinfection
occupational exposure
disinfectants
detergents
scientific and technical information

---
https://sf2h.net/publications/indications-lingettes-desinfection-domaine-medical
2013
true
France
French
disinfection
disinfectants
equipment contamination
scientific and technical information

---
http://www.hcsp.fr/explore.cgi/avisrapportsdomaine?clefr=347
http://www.hcsp.fr/Explore.cgi/Telecharger?NomFichier=hcspa20130528_reglehygienecoronavisur.pdf
2013
France
French
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
guideline
coronavirus
coronavirus infections
infection control
disinfectants
disinfection

---
http://www.oxypharm.net/
France
French
disinfection
private company
disinfectants

---
http://www.centreantipoisons.be/produits-m-nagers/les-produits-pour-la-piscine
Belgium
French
chlorine compounds
swimming pools
disinfectants
child
copper sulfate
benzalkonium compounds
patient education handout

---
https://medias.vie-publique.fr/data_storage_s3/rapport/pdf/124000675.pdf
2012
false
France
French
technical report
bottle feeding
INFANT FEEDING BOTTLE
INFANT FEEDING BOTTLE NIPPLE
NIPPLE SHIELD
ethylene oxide
disinfectants
sterilization
disinfection

---
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:167:0001:0123:FR:PDF
Luxembourg
French
legislation
disinfectants
information dissemination

---
http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do;jsessionid=?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000024810016&dateTexte=&oldAction=rechJO&categorieLien=id
2011
false
true
false
France
drug approval
legislation
disinfectants

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/MCDA2011sa0314.pdf
2011
France
French
guidelines
ethylene oxide
bottle feeding
INFANT FEEDING BOTTLE
INFANT FEEDING BOTTLE NIPPLE
infant
sterilization
disinfectants
infant, newborn

---
https://www.anses.fr/fr/system/files/REACH2010sa0318.pdf
2011
France
French
guidelines
formaldehyde
carcinogens, environmental
mutagens
disinfectants
fixatives

---
http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/assets/export/userfiles/2011%20Endoscope%20Disinfection-French_final.pdf
2011
Germany
French
guideline
endoscopes
disinfection
detergents
disinfectants

---
https://ansm.sante.fr/uploads/2021/03/11/f9267cb30a296eedb359f513ea33137a.pdf
2011
false
France
French
guideline
cross infection
infection control
disinfection
disinfectants

---
https://centres-antipoison.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Rapport_CCTV_Biocides_2010.pdf
2010
false
true
false
France
scientific and technical information
disinfectants
poison control centers
poisoning

---
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/hea-ducreyi-fra.php
2010
Canada
French
disease reservoirs
haemophilus ducreyi
haemophilus ducreyi
chancroid
chancroid
chancroid
disease transmission, infectious
disinfectants
chancroid
medical laboratory personnel
occupational exposure
protective clothing
waste management
guidelines
infectious disease incubation period

---
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/bordetella-pertussis-fra.php
2010
Canada
French
bordetella pertussis
bordetella pertussis
whooping cough
whooping cough
child
whooping cough
disease transmission, infectious
disease reservoirs
drug resistance, microbial
disinfectants
whooping cough
whooping cough
pertussis vaccine
antibiotic prophylaxis
age factors
medical laboratory personnel
occupational exposure
protective clothing
infectious disease incubation period
guidelines

---
http://www.health.belgium.be/fr/recommandations-en-matiere-dentretien-du-materiel-endoscopique-flexible-thermosensible-et-de-0
http://www.health.belgium.be/fr/brochure-recommandations-en-matiere-dentretien-du-materiel-endoscopique-flexible-thermosensible-et
http://www.health.belgium.be/fr/recommandations-en-matiere-dentretien-du-materiel-endoscopique-flexible-thermosensible-et-de
2010
false
false
Belgium
French
endoscopes
endoscopy
infection control
disinfection
detergents
disinfectants
quality control
guideline

---
http://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-000859/
2009
false
Canada
French
disinfectants
disinfection
cross infection
infection control
guidelines

---
https://sf2h.net/publications/liste-positive-desinfectants
2009
true
France
French
disinfectants
hospitals
directory

---
https://www.hug.ch/sites/interhug/files/structures/pharmacie/infos-medic/cappinfo/cappinfo46.pdf
2007
Switzerland
French
disinfectants
anti-infective agents, local
disinfectants
anti-infective agents, local
drug resistance, microbial
drug storage
drug stability
antiseptics and disinfectants
journal article
table
drug information

---
https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=antiseptic_antiseptique&lang=fra
2006
Canada
French
disinfectants
skin care
antiseptics and disinfectants
drug information

---
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/msds-ftss/msds95f-fra.php
2001
Canada
French
leptospira interrogans
leptospira interrogans
leptospirosis
leptospirosis
leptospirosis
disease transmission, infectious
disease reservoirs
zoonoses
disinfectants
leptospirosis
medical laboratory personnel
occupational exposure
protective clothing
infectious disease incubation period
guidelines

---
https://www.inrs.fr/media.html?refINRS=TA%2062
2001
false
true
false
France
scientific and technical information
anti-infective agents, local
disinfectants
dermatitis, occupational

---
https://www.inrs.fr/media.html?refINRS=TR%2026
2000
false
true
false
France
scientific and technical information
asthma, occupational
disinfectants
hospitals

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