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Methods of Control
Bio205 Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boiling (100 °C) | Physical / disinfectant / denatures proteins |
| Pasteurization (63 °C/30min or 72 °C/15sec) | Physical / disinfectant |
| Autoclaving (moist heat) | Physical / sterilant / 121°C with 15 psi |
| UVC (260nm) | Physical / sterilant / creates thymine dimers / surfaces only |
| Filtration (0.025 um pore size) | Physical / sterilant / only removes or catches |
| Ultrasonic Toothbrush | Physical / antiseptic |
| 50% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on skin | Chemical / Alcohol / antiseptic / nonresidual |
| Antibacterial soap with Triclosan | Chemical / phenolics / antiseptic / residual |
| 3% hydrogen peroxide on skin | Chemical / H2O2 / antiseptic |
| Betasept, Hibiclens or Peridex on skin | Chemical / chlorhexidine / antiseptic / residual |
| Fluoride in toothpaste or betadine | Chemical / halogens / antiseptic |
| Cetylpyridinium choride in mouthwash | Chemcial / Quats / antiseptic |
| Gold or silver dental fillings | Chemical / heavy metals / antiseptic |
| Tea tree oil | Chemical / phenolics / antiseptic |
| 10% bleach (liquid) | Chemical / Halogens / disinfectant |
| 70 % ethanol on lab bench | Chemical / alcohols / disinfectant |
| 409, Fantastik | Chemical / Quats / disinfectant |
| Pinesol, Lysol | Chemical / Phenolics / disinfectant / residual |
| Chlorine gas | Chemical / Halogens / sterilant |
| 2% Glutaraldehyde (Cidex) or 37% formaldehyde | Chemical / Aldehydes / sterilant |
| 30% hydrogen peroxide (vapor) | Chemical / H2O2 / sterilant |