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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" />. | 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" />: | ||