Chemical disinfectants of COVID-19: an overview

The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a broad use of chemical disinfectants in order to sterilize public spaces and prevent contamination. This paper surveys the chemicals that are effective in deactivating the virus and their mode of action. It presents the different chemical classes of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of water and health 2020-10, Vol.18 (5), p.843-848
1. Verfasser:	Al-Sayah, Mohammad Hussein
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acids Antiseptics Betacoronavirus Biocides Chemical compounds Contamination Coronavirus Infections Coronaviruses COVID-19 Disinfectants Disinfectants - pharmacology Disinfection Humans Medical equipment Mode of action Pandemics Pneumonia, Viral Public spaces SARS-CoV-2 Surveys Viral diseases Viruses
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Zusammenfassung:	The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a broad use of chemical disinfectants in order to sterilize public spaces and prevent contamination. This paper surveys the chemicals that are effective in deactivating the virus and their mode of action. It presents the different chemical classes of disinfectants and identifies the chemical features of these compounds that pertain to their biocidal activity, relevant to surface/water disinfection.
ISSN:	1477-8920 1996-7829
DOI:	10.2166/wh.2020.108