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Ultraviolet
lamps
Used to sterilize workspaces and tools used in microbiology laboratories and health care facilities
Ultraviolet
lamps
should only be used as a supplement to other sterilization techniques
Gamma
radiation
Forms of ionizing radiation used primarily in the health care industry
Gamma
radiation
is highly effective in killing microorganisms and do not leave residues or have sufficient energy to impart radioactivity
Electron
beam
(e-beam)
radiation
A form of ionizing energy, generally characterized by low penetration and high-dose rates
Filtration
Involves the physical removal (exclusion) of all cells in a liquid or gas
Ethylene oxide
(ETO)
The most commonly used form of chemical sterilization
Ozone
Used as a disinfectant for water and food
Low Temperature Gas Plasma
(LTGP)
Used as an alternative to ethylene oxide
Phenolics
Reduce irritating qualities
Phenolics
exert their action by injuring plasma membranes
Cresols
Phenolics that are derived from coal tar
phenylphenol
A cresol that is the main ingredient in Lysol
Bisphenols
Have two phenolic groups
Bisphenols
Triclosan
(over the counter)
Hexachlorophene
(prescription)
Hexachlorphene
Used in plisoHex
Biguanides
Chlorhexidine (low toxicity)
Halogens
Iodine and chlorine, used alone or as components of inorganic or organic solutions
Alcohols
Exert their action by denaturing proteins and dissolving lipids
Silver sulfadiazine
Topical cream for burns
Surfacine
Water-insoluble silver iodide
Merthiolate
A trade name for thimerosal
Copper sulfate
Used to control green algae growth in ponds, pools, reservoirs and fish tanks
Zinc Chloride
Used in mouthwashes
Zinc Pyrithione
Used in antidandruff shampoos
Acid-anionic detergents
Used to clean dairy equipment
Quats
Most effective against gram-positive bacteria
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