Inactivator solutions are used in environmental monitoring microbiology to neutralise the residual activity of disinfectants. This is crucial to avoid false negative results. Many different disinfectants are being used to prevent biocontamination at manufacturing facilities, therefore it is important to select the appropriate neutraliser formulation.
Primary Use
Neutralising antimicrobial agents on surfaces or equipment, ensuring that any microorganisms present can grow without being inhibited by the disinfectants. Used as a wetting agent for swabs that are used for sampling inaccessible areas for contact plates, strips, or slides (e.g., corners, crevices, and equipment in the work zone).
A diluent for the neutralising of a range of disinfectants, as per ‘inactivation liquid’ in BS EN 1650: 2019 (European Suspension test).
