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Detergents, disinfectants and disinfestants

The terms detergent and disinfectant are often confused with each other; while the former has the purpose of removing dirt (cleanse), the latter is formulated to drastically decrease the presence of bacteria, fungi, and / or viruses (disinfect) and pest control substances address higher organisms, such as insects, rodents, etc. (Disinfestation).

These types of product are also distinguished by the fact that disinfectants and pest control substances are not free to sell like detergents, but are subject to a harmonized authorization procedure at national and European level for making them available on the market, guaranteeing a high level of protection to human and animal health and the environment.



Back Rapporto ISS COVID-19 n. 25/2020 - Raccomandazioni ad interim sulla sanificazione di strutture non sanitarie nell’attuale emergenza COVID-19: superfici, ambienti interni e abbigliamento. 15 maggio 2020

Raccomandazioni ad interim sulla sanificazione di strutture non sanitarie nell’attuale emergenza COVID-19: superfici, ambienti interni e abbigliamento. Versione del 15 maggio 2020
Gruppo di Lavoro ISS Biocidi COVID-19 2020, 28 p. Rapporto ISS COVID-19 n. 25/2020

Il rapporto presenta una panoramica relativa all’ambito della sanificazione di superfici e ambienti interni non sanitari per la prevenzione della diffusione dell’infezione COVID-19. Le indicazioni si basano sulle evidenze, a oggi disponibili, relativamente alla trasmissione dell’infezione da SARS-CoV-2, della sopravvivenza del virus su diverse superfici e dell’efficacia dei prodotti utilizzati per la pulizia e la disinfezione/sanitizzazione dei locali. Le indicazioni considerano anche l’impatto ambientale e i rischi per la salute umana connessi al loro utilizzo. Il documento include anche indicazioni sul trattamento del tessile da effettuarsi in loco (sia abbigliamento in prova che superfici non dure quali arredi imbottiti, tendaggi, ecc). Il rapporto precisa i termini usati nell’ambito della disinfezione chiarendo la differenza tra disinfettante, sanificante, igienizzante per l’ambiente e detergente.

Interim recommendations on cleaning and disinfection of non-healthcare settings during COVID-19 health emergency: surfaces, indoor environments and clothing. Version of May 15, 2020 ISS COVID-19
Working Group on Biocides 2020, 28 p. Rapporto ISS COVID-19 n. 25/2020 (in Italian)

The document presents an overview concerning “sanitization” intended as cleaning and disinfection in non healthcare settings taking into account scientific evidence of COVID-19 virus persistence on different surfaces and efficacy of cleaning and disinfection products for indoor environments. The document also considers the environmental impact and human health risk associated with the use of the products. It includes indications about textile disinfection treatment (to be carried out in indoor environments for clothing used in fitting or dressing rooms, upholstered furniture, curtains). A glossary for terms used in the disinfection field, clarifying differences between terms such as disinfectant, sanitizing, environmental sanitizer and detergent for surfaces is also included.


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