Abstract: High-level disinfectant formulations and sporicidal formulations suitable for use as chemical disinfection and sterilization mediums comprising a dialdehyde, a carboxylate salt in amount of from about 3 weight percent to about 20 weight percent, and the balance water. The formulations are useful for disinfecting and sterilizing medical instruments and medical equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are germicidal compositions, kits, methods for preparing the germicidal compositions, and methods of using the compositions for disinfection or sterilization. In one aspect, a solid composition may include a solid having water solubility greater than phthalaldehyde, and a germicide diluted in the solid. In another aspect, a kit for preparing a germicide solution may include a germicide, an enhancer for the germicide, and at least two compartments to contain the germicide and the enhancer. In yet another aspect, an apparatus may be used to prepare a germicidal solution. The apparatus may include a first port to receive a first composition including a germicidally effective compound, a second port to receive a second composition including an enhancer for the germicidally effective compound, a source of water, and germicidal solution preparation logic to control preparation of the germicidal solution from the first and the second compositions and the water.

Abstract: Methods and systems for alleviating the problems of toxic discharge of aldehydes present in waste streams are disclosed. The methods relate to forming neutralized aldehydes by treating aldehydes with basic compounds. The use of bases offers a simple, effective and inexpensive solution for treatment of toxic aldehydes prior to disposal into the environment.