Response to J-Y. Maillard: Are amine-only-containing products sporicidal?

Stefanie Gemein (1) , Bernhard Meyer (2) , Jürgen Gebel (1) , Christine Roques (3) , Katrin Steinhauer (4)

1 UKB - Universitätsklinikum Bonn
2 Ecolab Deutschland GmbH (GERMANY)
3 LGC - Laboratoire de Génie Chimique
4 Schülke & Mayr GmbH (GERMANY)

J-Y. Maillard made a very important point in reflecting that, during efficacy testing of disinfectants, demonstration of neutralization of the biocidal effect at the end of contact time is crucial. We also agree that ‘It is thus puzzling and possibly concerning that products containing amines alone are being used as sporicides in healthcare settings

Mots clés: Maillard

Domaines: Génie chimique; Bactériologie; Génie des procédés

Stefanie Gemein, Bernhard Meyer, Jürgen Gebel, Christine Roques, Katrin Steinhauer. Response to J-Y. Maillard: Are amine-only-containing products sporicidal?. Journal of Hospital Infection, 2018, 100 (3), pp.68-69. ⟨10.1016/j.jhin.2018.04.021⟩. ⟨hal-02177482⟩