Antimicrobial and drug-neutralizing composition

Abstract

The present disclosure generally describes an antimicrobial and drug-neutralizing composition comprising: a water solution comprising a chlorite salt and/or chlorine dioxide having a concentration of at least 1,000 parts per million, and at least one quaternary ammonium salt having a concentration of at least 1,000 parts per million. The present compositions are advantageously effective against a variety of bacteria, viruses, molds, and fungi, and may be used in a variety applications. Such applications include, without limitation, healthcare setting and equipment disinfection, food surface disinfection, agricultural disinfection, and personal hand care disinfection. The present compositions are also advantageously effective at neutralizing a variety of narcotics and alpha-2 agonists and may be used in a variety of applications. Such applications include, without limitation, crime scene and evidence decontamination, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment decontamination, and medication disposal.

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