<prompt> All are true regarding disinfectants except -Gluteraldehyde is sporicidalHypochlorites are virucidalEthylene oxide is intermediate disinfectantPhenol usually requires organic matter to act  <response>: Ethylene oxide : it is highly inflammable and explosive. it is especially used used forsterilisation hea-lung machines ,respirators ,sutures,dental equipments ,books and clothings it has been used for sterilising wide range of materials REF:Ananthanarayan Panickers Textbook of Microbiology 9th edition pg no:35 