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Top 8 Antiseptics Used to Destroy Microorganisms | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top eight antiseptics which are used to destroy microorganisms. The antiseptics are: 1. Alcohols 2. Iodine 3. Phenolics and Related Compounds 4. Peroxides 5. Dyes 6. Heavy Metals 7. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds 8. Acids. Antiseptic # 1. Alcohols: Alcohols, such as isopropanol and ethanol, probably are the most widely used antiseptics. Alcohols are used to [...]

By Kiruthika S|2017-11-13T09:53:14+00:00November 13, 2017|Antiseptics|Comments Off

Short Notes on Antiseptics

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Antiseptics. Phenol Group Antiseptics: Lysol (liquor cresolis saponatus) and cresol (black and white fluid) are general powerful disinfectants. Lysol, in 3 per cent solution, is generally used for sterilising discarded cultures; Sudol is less toxic substitute for Lysol. Phenol (0.5 per cent solution) is effective in preserving sera; Chloroxylenol (Dettol) is [...]

By Anita Sangwan|2016-05-16T05:37:04+00:00May 16, 2016|Clinical Microbiology|Comments Off