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Chemical Methods of Microbe Control
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 3
04/26/2012

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Term
This is a chemical method of microbe control that is rarely used because it is caustic and has a strong odor:
Definition
Phenol
Term
Phenol is a __ acid and is used in throat lozengers as a local anesthetic
Definition
Carbonic acid
Term

Phenol derivatives are called __

 

i.e. Cresol or Lysol

Definition
Phenolics
Term
This is a type of phenol that can causes neurological damage when used excessively:
Definition
Hexachlorophene
Term
This type of phenol is used to clean surgical scrubs:
Definition
Chlorhexidine
Term
This type of phenol is used in antibacterial soaps and can cause resistance:
Definition
Triclosan
Term
Iodine and Chlorine are two types of chemical methods to control microbes known as:
Definition
Halogens
Term
This is an effective disinfectant that combines water to form hypochlorous:
Definition
Chlorine
Term
This is a chemical method to control microbes that kills bacteria and fungi althought not endospores and certain viruses:
Definition
Alcohol
Term

Name two types of alcohol used to control microbes:

 

Definition
  1. Ethanol
  2. Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)
Term

This is a chemical method to control microbes that can be used as both an antiseptic and a disinfectant

 

i.e. found is soaps and detergents

Definition
Heavy Metals
Term

Name three types of heavy metals that can be used to control microbes:

 

Definition
  1. 1% Silver Nitrate
  2. Mercuric Chloride
  3. Copper Sulfate
Term
This is a type of chemical method of controlling microbes that requires mechanical removal with soaps and detergents:
Definition
Surface Active Agents
Term

This is a method of chemical microbe control that is odorless, colorless, tasteless and non-toxic:

 

i.e. used in mouthwashes (Zephiran benzalkonium chloride)

Definition
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATS)
Term
Name three types of Organic Compounds that can be used to control microbes:
Definition
  1. Sorbic Acid
  2. Sodium Benzoate
  3. Sodium Nitrate
Term
These are the most effective antimicrobial agents:
Definition
Aldehydes
Term
Name three types of aldehydes:
Definition
  1. Formaldehyde
  2. Glutaraldehyde
  3. Endosporocydal
Term
This type of Formaldehyde is used as embalming fluid:
Definition
Formalin
Term
This type of aldehyde controls microbes in 10 minutes:
Definition
Glutaraldehyde
Term
This type of aldehyde controls microbes in 3-10 hours:
Definition
Endosporocydal
Term
This is a chemical method of controlling microbes that is highly penetrating, disinfects medical supplies but is carcinogenic to workers involved in the process:
Definition
Gases
Term
This is a type of gas used to control microbes:
Definition
Ethylene Oxide
Term
This is a chemical method of controlling microbes that is used in antiseptic and disinfectants:
Definition
Oxidizing Agents
Term
Name three types of Oxidizing Agents:
Definition
  1. Hydrogen Peroxide
  2. Ozone
  3. Benzoyl Peroxide
Term
This is the disinfection of water:
Definition
Ozone
Term

This is used in acne medications:

 

Definition
Benzoyl Peroxide
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