Types of disinfectants and antiseptics

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What do phenols do? (2)

  • Disrupt membrane

  • Denature proteins


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What are Phenols used to disinfect the most? (1)

Soiled Surfaces (eg. saliva, pus, and feces)

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Because It can be too toxic what is usually done with phenols? (1)

Mix with other compounds to reduce toxicity

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What are some examples of Phenols (Phenolic compounds)? (3)

  • Og Lysol

  • Hexachlorophene

  • Triclosan


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What are lysols used for? (1)

  • Household disinfection


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What is Hexachlorophene useful against? (1)

Bacteria that cause skin infections in new borns

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What is a place that Hexachlorophene can be used to disinfect? (1)

Surfaces in nurseries

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Why must you be cautious when using Hexachlorophene? (1)

Because they can cause neurological disorders in babies

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Where is Triclosan used? (1)

  • Personal hygiene products (cosmetics, deodorant soaps)


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Why was Triclosan banned? (1)

Bacteria were beginning to adapt to it