Antiseptic And Disinfectant Agents

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Acid

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A compound that yields hydrogen ions when dissociated in solution.

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Aldehyde

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Any of a large catagory of organic compounds derived from a corresponding alcohol by the removal of two hydrogen atoms, as in the conversion of ethyl alcohol to acetaldehyde

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Antiseptic

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A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms without necessarily killing them.

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Benzyl

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A substance used as a topical antiseptic, keratolytic, antiseborrheic, and mild irritant to treat acne.

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Community-acquired infection

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An infection acquired from the environment, including infections acquired indirectly through the use of medications.

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Disinfectant

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A chemical applied to nonliving objects to destroy microoganisms.

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Hexachlorophene

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A topical antiinfective and detergent

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Hydrogen peroxide

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A topical antiinfective

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Nosocomial infection

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An infection acquired at least 72 hours after hospitalization, often caused by Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, hepatitis viruses, herpes zoster virus, Pseudomonas organisms, or Staphylococcus spp.; also called hospital-acquired infections.

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Resorcinol

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An antiseptic used as a keratolytic agent in the treatment of dermatoses. It is also used in dyes and pharmaceuticals and as a chemical intermediate .

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Topical antimocrobials

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A substance applied to any surface that either kills the microorganisms or inhibits their growth or replication.