Micro-Cide Disinfectant, 1 Gallon (C08-0499-909)

Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD is a 3% glutaraldehyde solution with attached powder activator. Once activated, Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD can be used for 28 days to provide high level disinfection or sterilization, providing the solution is above the 1.8% minimum effective concentration and is used according to directions for use. Provides a way to effectively sterilize or achieve high level disinfection of heat sensitive reusable medical devices. Achieves high level disinfection of instruments in 25 minutes providingdirections for use are followed. Sterilizes instruments in 10 hours providing directions for use are followed. CHEMISTRY: Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD is a virtually surfactant-free, free rinsing  activated  glutaraldehyde  liquid chemical sterilant  and high-level disinfectant. Its active ingredient is glutaraldehyde in a nominal concentration of 3%. When the powdered activator is added, the solution turns green in color to indicate its readiness for use. In addition to the active ingredient, this ready-to-use solution contains buffers, wetting agents, a rust and corrosion inhibitor and a pleasant fragrance. MICROBIOLOGY: Micro-Cide™ 28 HLD produces high-level disinfection  at room temperature in as little time as 25 minutes and complete sterilization in 10 hours at room temperature.