Chemical Germicidal Agents Flashcards
To familiarize oneself with the chemical groups
What are pros of using Chlorine
It can kill spores slowly
What are cons of using Chlorine
Less effective after exposed to Light, basic pH, and excessive organic material
What are pros of using Iodine
Can kill spores slowly
What are cons of using Iodine
Is an irritant that may be toxic
Iodine and Chlorine’s are a part of what major group?
Halogens
What are pros of using Hydrogen Peroxide?
Sporicidal
What are cons of using H2O2
it is only sporicidal in high concentrations
What are pros of using Aldehydes
Kills spores
What are cons of using Aldehydes
Different forms can have unstable reactions (Glutaraldehyde) and be extremely toxic and irritating to skin and mucous membranes (formaldehyde)
What are the pros of Gasoues Steralants
Ethelyne oxide kills spores
What are cons of using Gasous Sterilants
Ethelyne oxide is explosive and carcinogenic
What is the cellular target of a halogen
denatures proteins and inhibits metabolic functions
What are the cellular targets of Aldehydes
Nucelic Acids
What are the cellular targets of Gasous sterilants
Nucleic acids
