There are a large number of chemicals which can be used as salon disinfectants, such as chlorine, iodine,
peroxy acids, aldehydes, oxidizing agents, alcohols, phenols and acids.
Among these are specific elements and compounds, including chlorine and lead nitrate, and groups, including chiral oxidants and
peroxy acids. He also discusses the oxidation of specific types of organic compounds, such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones.