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	Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm Malsparo]</ref>.

	The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine [[Thermal Disinfection\|heat]] with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine [[Thermal Disinfection\|heat]] with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:

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	Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine [[Thermal Disinfection\|heat]] with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:
	* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;		* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;
	* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and		* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and

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	Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:
	* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;		* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;
	* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and		* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and

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	Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]]~~waste~~ must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:
	* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;		* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;
	* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and		* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and

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	Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]]waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:
	* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;		* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;
	* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and		* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and

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	~~Chemcial~~ disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.		Chemical disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:

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	[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]		[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]
	Chemcial disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />.		Chemcial disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />. Ethylene oxide is also sometimes used in the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]] although it is more often used to sterilize equipment that will be re-used<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>.

	The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:		The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:

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	* the treated [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] (which may be highly absorbent) should not be rendered chemically hazardous due to the presence of residual disinfectant.		* the treated [[Healthcare Waste\|waste]] (which may be highly absorbent) should not be rendered chemically hazardous due to the presence of residual disinfectant.

	==~~Refernces~~==		==References==
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[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]
Chemcial disinfection systems have long been used in the clinical and [[Healthcare Waste]] setting for the disinfection of surfaces and medical devices <ref name="Health">[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/167976/HTM_07-01_Final.pdf/ HTM_07_01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste]</ref>. Chemicals commonly used are sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium compounds<ref name="Health" />.

The waste must first be shredded in order to bring all surfaces of the waste into direct contact with the chemicals. Some systems combine heat with the chemicals to reduce the treatment cycle. The key requirements are that<ref name ="Health" />:
* the disinfectant has the ability to act on all the key pathogen groups;
* the disinfectant is maintained in the [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] at sufficient concentration or is given enough time to achieve the required level of treatment for each of the key pathogen groups; and
* the treated [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] (which may be highly absorbent) should not be rendered chemically hazardous due to the presence of residual disinfectant.

==Refernces==
<references />