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Disinfectants (Phenol (Cresol :warning: (Mxiture of o-,m-,p- phenol,…
Disinfectants
Phenol
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Low concentration: disrupt cytoplasmic membrane,causing leakage of cellular content
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Cresol :warning:
Mxiture of o-,m-,p- phenol
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Alcohol :beer_mugs:
Bactericidal,fungicidal and virucidal - even coated virus
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Denaturation of protein,membrane damage and disruption of cell metabolism (cell lysis)
Aldehyde
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Glutaraldehyde :smiley:
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Molecular spacing between two aldehyde groups - cause irreversible cross-linking of target microbes - sporicidal
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Halogenated compounds
Bactericidal,sporicidal,fungicidal,virucidal (both coated and uncoated)
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Iodophore :silhouette:
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Has higher activity against coated/enveloped virus due to attack of iodine on unsaturated bonds via addition reaction
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