In an HD spill kit, which item is listed as the disinfectant?

• A. Bleach
• B. Hydrogen peroxide
• C. Disinfectant (0.5% sodium hypochlorite)
• D. Alcohol

Answer: (C)

Disinfection after an HD spill relies on using a disinfectant with a specific strength to ensure drug residues are inactivated safely. The disinfectant in the HD spill kit is a 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution. This exact concentration is chosen because it provides effective broad-spectrum disinfection of spill residues while being practical for routine cleanup and gentler on surfaces and PPE than higher-strength solutions. The kit labels the product with this specific concentration so you use the correct strength each time, reducing the risk of under- or over-dilution. While bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is the active chemical, the important point is the stated 0.5% concentration the kit requires. Hydrogen peroxide or alcohol aren’t listed here because they don’t offer the same disinfection profile for HD spills within this standard protocol.