Table II.
Microbicides and activity against human coronavirus 229E21
| Microbicide (concentration) | Use(s) | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium hypochlorite (0.01%) | Environmental surfaces | No |
| Iodophore (1% iodine) | Antisepsis | Yes |
| Ethanol (70% V/V) | Disinfectant/antiseptic | Yes |
| Alkaline glutaraldehyde (2%) | Medical devices | Yes |
| Quaternary ammonium (0.04%) | Environmental surfaces | No |
| Chlorhexidine gluconate (0.008%+cetrimide (0.08%) | Antisepsis | No |
| Triple phenolic (0.06%) | Environmental surfaces | No |
| Phenolic (5%)+sodium lauryl sulfate (0.06%) | Environmental surfaces | Yes |
| Chlorhexidine gluconate (0.008%)+cetrimide(0.08%)+ethanol (70%) | Antisepsis | Yes |