BAM R18: Disinfectants
January 2001
(for preparation of canned foods for microbiological analysis)
1. Alcoholic solution of iodine
| Potassium iodide | 10 g |
| Iodine | 10 g |
| Ethanol (70%) | 500 ml |
2. Sodium hypochlorite solution*
| Sodium hypochlorite | 5.0-5.25 g |
| Distilled water | 100 ml |
*Laundry bleach, which is 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), may be used.
Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.