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Disinfectant does not necessarily have to be antiviral
As an international research team led by Prof. Stephanie Pfänder from the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) has now found out, a disinfectant does not necessarily have to be antiviral to be effective. In their experiment, the scientists found that even non-antiviral disinfectants inactivated the virus after 30 seconds, as long as it was alcohol-based.
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These disinfectants work against corona viruses
The two disinfectants tested are recommended by the WHO and contain the following key components:
1. 80% by volume ethanol, 1.45% by volume glycerin and 0.125% by volume hydrogen peroxide
2. 75% by volume ethanol, 1.45% by volume glycerin and 0.125% by volume hydrogen peroxide
Disinfectants with this composition can currently also be mixed together by pharmacies due to the state of emergency and are available there.
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Nevertheless, thorough, 20-second hand washing should always be the first choice for disinfection. In combination with soap, this reliably protects against viruses and bacteria.
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