Disinfection Procedures/Guidelines for Researchers
Regular decontamination of all highly touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, shared tools, car door handles, etc is recommended. When using an EPA-registered disinfectant, follow the label directions for safe, effective use. Make sure to follow the contact time, which is the amount of time the surface should be visibly wet
Currently wipes may be obtained by Essential Researchers by reaching out to EHS and Facilities . Some researchers may choose to generate their own decontaminant. All decontaminants must meet the CDC criteria for COVID-19. The Enviornmental Health and Safety Office has prepared a summary of the common disinfectants available to members of the University and the respective contact times.
Please Note: If generating your own bleach solutions, these solutions must be made fresh daily.
Disinfectant |
EPA ID Number |
Contact Time |
| Oxivir™ HC Wipes | 70627-80 | 1 minute |
| Ethanol Solution (70%) | Multiple products | 5 minutes |
| Sodium hypochlorite (Bleach), freshly prepared 10 % solution/ 5000 ppm | Multiple products | Between 1 and 10 minutes depending on the brand and product. Most Clorox is 10 minutes. |
| Virex™ II / 256 | 70627-24 | 10 minutes |
| Clorox Multi Surface Cleaner + Bleach | 5813-105 | 1 minute |
| Lysol® Disinfectant Spray | 777-99 | 2 minutes |
| Lysol® Brand All Purpose Cleaner | 777-66 | 2 minutes |
| Lysol Brand Clean & Fresh Multi-surface Cleaner | 777-89 | 3 minutes |
| Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Wipes | 67619-12 | 3 minutes |
| Clorox Disinfecting Wipes | 5813-79 | 4 minutes |
| Clorox Healthcare® VersaSure® Wipes | 67619-37 | 5 minutes |
| Lysol Disinfecting Wipes | 777-114 |
10 minutes |
| Legacy Everwipe | 1839-190 | 10 minutes |
List N includes EPA registered disinfectants approved for Sars-CoV-2 virus. EPA does not endorse any product. List N is updated frequently and may be accessed here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19
