常用的消毒剂（Selection of Appropriate Antiseptic）

Causes protein denaturation, cell lysis, and metabolic interruption.

Degreases the skin.

DISADVANTAGES:

Ineffective against bacterial spores and poorly effective against viruses and fungi.

Rapid action

Residual activity is enhanced by repeated use

Less susceptible to organic inactivation than providone iodine

DISADVANTAGES:

Occasional skin sensitivity.

Inactive against bacterial spores

Activity against viruses and fungi is variable and inconsistent

Bactericidal, viricidal, and fungicidal.

DISADVANTAGES:

Occasional skin sensitivity.

Partially inactivated by organic debris.

Less residual activity than chlorhexidine.

Poor sporicidal activity.

DISADVANTAGES:

NOT USED: Neurotoxic.

Slow onset of action.