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9 Important Antimicrobial Chemical Agents

List of nine important antimicrobial agents:- 1. Phenol and Phenol Derivatives 2. Alcohols 3. Halogens 4. Heavy Metal and their Compounds 5. Aldehydes 6. Gaseous Agents 7. Dyes 8. Detergents 9. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. Antimicrobial Chemical Agent # 1. Phenol and Phenol Derivatives: Phenol is obtained by distillation of coal-tar. It is credited to be the first disinfectant used in [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:10:22+00:00September 16, 2016|Microorganisms|Comments Off on 9 Important Antimicrobial Chemical Agents
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Sterilization of Bacteria: Top 4 Methods | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top four methods adopted for sterilization of bacteria. The methods are: 1. Heat Sterilization 2. Sterilization by Filtration 3. Sterilization by Radiation 4. Sterilization by Chemicals. Method # 1. Heat Sterilization: One of the common methods of sterilization is by application of heat. Bacteriological media, both liquid and solid, are generally sterilized by moist heat [...]

By |2016-08-31T15:42:02+00:00August 31, 2016|Sterilization|Comments Off on Sterilization of Bacteria: Top 4 Methods | Microbiology
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