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| May be used to prevent gonorrheal ophthalmia neonatorum |
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| Used as topical cream on burns |
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| Quaternary ammonium compounds (cationic detergents) |
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| Bactericidal, denature proteins, disrupt plasma membrane |
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Chemical food preservatives:
Organic acids |
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Inhibit metabolism
Sorbic acid, benzoic acid, calcium propionate. Control molds and bacteria in foods and cosmetics |
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Nitrite |
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| Prevents endospore germination |
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Antibiotics |
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| Nisin and natamycin prevent spoilage of cheese |
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| Inactivate proteins by cross-linking with functional groups. Use in medical equipment. |
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Denature proteins. Use in heat-sensitive material.
Ex) ethylene oxide |
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| Free radicals destroy microbes. Used in tubular instruments |
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| CO2 with gaseous and liquid properties. Used in medical implants |
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Oxidizing agents. Used on contaminated surfaces.
Ex) O3, H2O2, peracetic acid |
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