King'sPawn
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- Jul 1, 2003
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He is? Really. Maybe you should check out the CDC's own website:
Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
Overview.
Ortho-phthalaldehyde is a high-level disinfectant that received FDA clearance in October 1999. It contains 0.55% 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde (OPA). OPA solution is a clear, pale-blue liquid with a pH of 7.5. (Tables 4 and 5)
That's for cleaning non-disposable instruments which go into the human body, like endoscopes. You need FDA and CDC approval to make sure sterilized equipment is safe.
Maybe you should read what it's used for before being condescending?
[Health Hazards From Exposure to Ortho-Phthalaldehyde, a Disinfectant for Endoscopes, and Preventive Measures for Health Care Workers] - PubMed