The high-level disinfectant that does not require activation or mixing and has little odor is:
A)chlorine dioxide.
B)glutaraldehyde.
C)ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA).
D)sodium hypochlorite.

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Ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)is a high-level disinfectant with little odor that does not require mixing.However,OPA has several disadvantages,including cost,length of time of effectiveness,staining of skin and fabrics,and turning plastics a blue-green color when proteins are present.OPA also requires more than 30 hours to provide sterilization.
Chlorine dioxide,glutaraldehydes,and sodium hypochlorite have an odor and need to be activated or mixed.

The High-Level Disinfectant That Does Not Require Activation or Mixing