[Action of various disinfectants on 7 envelope-free viruses].

The activity of 15 disinfectants on seven nude viruses belonging to groups significant in human and veterinary medicine and in the bio-industry was investigated by a dilution technique. These trials, performed organic matters being either present or not revealed that current products such as 0.8% sodium hydroxyde and 1 degree chlorine water were the most active. According to their compositions, the chemicals varied greatly in their efficacy.