Chapter 7 The Control of Microbial Growth
Chapter 7 The Control of Microbial Growth
Chapter 7 The Control of Microbial Growth
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Types <strong>of</strong> Disinfectants<br />
• Phenol = carbolic acid<br />
(historic importance)<br />
• Phenolics: Cresols (Lysol)<br />
- disinfectant<br />
• Bisphenols<br />
• Hexachlorophene<br />
(pHisoHex, prescription),<br />
hospitals, surgeries,<br />
nurseries<br />
• Triclosan (toothpaste,<br />
antibacerial soaps, etc.)<br />
Fig 7.7<br />
Phenol and derivatives disrupt plasma membranes<br />
(lipids!) and lipid rich cell walls (??)<br />
Remain active in presence <strong>of</strong> organic compoundsP<br />
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