Effective at low concentrations for disinfecting clean, small objects. Low cost but requires frequent applications. Not sporocidal, effective against vegetative bacteria, fungi and viruses. Reduced efficiency in the presence of organic matter. Limited effectiveness in soaps, detergents and hard water salts.
Residual activity is limited by the amount of recontamination.
Good disinfectant for use on cleaned surfaces. Wide germicidal range, not sporocidal. Low toxicity and low corrosiveness. Very effective in the presence of organic matter. Good residual activity and deodorizer.