L 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Triclosan
A
bisphenol
soap and toothpaste
99.9% w/in 30 sec
denature proteins
2
Q
Alcohol
A
70% best
doesn’t kill spores
damages cell membrane lipids, denatures proteins
3
Q
Hydrogen peroxide
A
3% is effective
protein & DNA
wound cleaning
vinegar for contact lenses
4
Q
Glutaraldehyde
A
2% in 70% alcohol
cold sterilant
denatures proteins and DNA
bac in 10 min, spores 3-10hr
5
Q
Ethylene oxide
A
gas
proteins, DNA
bac and spores
3hr
6
Q
Iodine
A
best of all
bac 1 min spores 15min
water purification
oxidizes and denatures
