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Ethanol (50-70%) |
Actions: denatures protein and solubilizes lipids Uses: antiseptic used on skin |
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Isopropanol (50-70%) |
Actions: denatures proteins and solubilizes lipids Uses: antiseptic used on skin |
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Formaldehyde (8%) |
Actions: Reacts with Nh2, SH, and COOH groups Uses: disinfectant, kills endospores |
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Tincture of iodine (2% I2 in 70% alcohol) |
Actions: inactivates proteins Uses: antiseptic on skin |
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Chlorine (cl2) gas |
Action: forms hypochlorous acid (HCIO), a strong oxidizing agent Uses: disinfect drinking water; general disinfectant |
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Silver nitrate (AgNO3) |
Actions: Precipitates proteins Uses: general antiseptic and used in the eyes of newborns |
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Mercuric chloride |
Actions: inactivates proteins by reacting with sulfide groups Uses: disinfectant, although occasionally used as a skin antiseptic |
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Detergents (ammonium) |
Action: disrupts cell membranes Uses: skin antiseptics and disinfectants |
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Phenolic compounds (lysol, carboloic acid) |
Action: denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes Uses: antiseptics at low concentration; disinfectant at high concentrations |
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Ethylene oxide gas |
Action: alkylating agent Uses: disinfectant used to sterilize heat-sensitive objects such as rubber and plastics |
