germicides

Examples of germicides in the following topics:

• Factors that Affect Germicidal Activity of Chemicals

  • Some antiseptics are germicides, capable of destroying microbes (bacteriocidal), while others are bacteriostatic and prevent their growth.
  • Some antiseptics are true germicides, capable of destroying microbes (bacteriocidal), while others are bacteriostatic and only prevent or inhibit their growth.
  • Phenol is germicidal in strong solution, inhibitory in weaker ones.

• Effective Disinfection

  • High-level disinfection kills all organisms, except high levels of bacterial spores, and is effected with a chemical germicide cleared for marketing as a sterilant by the U.S.
  • Intermediate-level disinfection kills mycobacteria, most viruses, and bacteria with a chemical germicide registered as a "tuberculocide" by the EPA.
  • Low-level disinfection kills some viruses and bacteria with a chemical germicide registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA.

• Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, and Zinc

  • Zinc is an essential trace element for living things and has some germicidal properties, but can be toxic in large quantities.
  • It has some germicidal properties and it is toxic in large quantities.

• Radiation

  • Ultraviolet light irradiation (UV, from a germicidal lamp) is useful only for sterilization of surfaces and some transparent objects.

• Soaps & Detergents

  • Cationic detergents often exhibit germicidal properties, and their ability to change surface pH has made them useful as fabric softeners and hair conditioners.

• Immunization, Antiseptics, and Antibiotics

  • Some antiseptics are true germicides, capable of destroying microbes (bacteriocidal), while others are bacteriostatic and only prevent or inhibit bacterial growth.