Journal of Dental Research, Vol 56, 822-826, Copyright © 1977 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Effectiveness of glutaraldehyde as a chemosterilizer used in a wrapping technique on simulated metal instruments
R. P. Christensen
Chemosterilization utilizing glutaraldehyde-moistened gauze as a wrap on
simulated metal instruments was evaluated. Non-sporeforming test organisms
were killed within five minutes. Two sporeforming test organisms were
killed in six hours. The sporicidal effect obtained would indicate that
glutaraldehyde used in a wrap technique could sterilize objects.