Sporox II

Sporox II

Sporox II Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution Powerful hydrogen peroxide-based sterilant and high-level disinfectant for heat-sensitive instruments. Provides effective infection control without irritating glutaraldehydes.
-  Ready to Use – No Mixing, heating or activation required
-  No noxious odors, safe for your staff
-  Oxidizes away dental debris and contaminants quickly and effectively
-  Will not bond infectious proteins to instruments like glutaraldehydes
-  Sterilization is achieved in 6 hours, high-level disinfection in 30 minutes
-  Solution can be re-used for up to 21 days 1 Gallon (3.8L)

Sporox is a safer alternative to glutaraldehydes.
The following statement is published by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the US, more information can be found at www.osha.gov.
Short term (acute) effects: Contact with glutaraldehyde liquid and vapor can severely irritate the eyes, and at higher concentrations burns the skin. Breathing glutaraldehyde can irritate the nose, throat, and respiratory tract, causing coughing and wheezing, nausea, head-aches, drowsiness, nosebleeds, and dizziness.
Long-term (chronic) effects: Glutaraldehyde is a sensitizer. This means some workers will become very sensitive to glutaraldehyde and have strong reactions if they are exposed to even small amounts. Workers may get sudden asthma attacks with difficult breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. Prolonged exposure can cause a skin allergy and chronic eczema, and afterwards, exposure to small amounts produces severe itching and skin rashes. It has been implicated as a possible cause of occupational asthma.