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Disinfectants are antibacterial agents that are applied to inorganic surfaces. They should generally be distinguished from antiseptics that destroy pathogens on living tissue.
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What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
Why is mercury used in disinfectants?
because it is and that is why
Can the presence of organic matter such as saliva and pus interfere with the actions of disinfectants?
no
What is the difference between inhibitor and activator?
difference between activator and inhibitor
What is the difference between galvanizing and electroplating?
What is the difference between electroplating and galvanising
What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
Describe the similarities and differences of antibiotics and disinfectants?
One similarity is that both antibiotics and disinfectants help keep people healthy. The difference is antibiotics inhibit or kill microorganisms while disinfectants only kill them.
What relationship did you find if any between the Gram-staining reaction of a microorganism and its susceptibility to antiseptics and disinfectants?
Gram + bacteria has thick cell walls. This feature makes them more resistant to antiseptic and disinfectants.
What disinfectants are water based?
The are a number of disinfectants that are known to be water based. These include disinfectants such as Lysol, Oxy Clean in liquid format, and even Phenolics.
What are disinfectants?
Disinfectable
How Well Do Disinfectants Work On Lunch Meat?
You should not use disinfectants on food - not if you intend to eat it.
Against which organism are disinfectants effective?
Disinfectants are effective against vegetative cells and viruses, but not endospores.
Why can't disinfectants used to clean skin?
Disinfectants kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Most disinfectants are too harsh to be applied to living tissue, and are applied only to inanimate surfaces. Ammonia, ethanol, and bleach are examples of widely used disinfectants.
What is the definition for Property types?
disinfectants
Why is mercury used in disinfectants?
because it is and that is why
Are disinfectants always made of bleach?
Nope???
What household items contain bromine?
disinfectants.
