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Microbial Contols
Chemical Agents, preferred use and Mechanism of Actions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Phenol, phenolics - Mechanism of Action | Disrupt plasma membrane, denaturation of enzymes |
| Biguanides - Mechanism of Action | Disruption of plasma membrane |
| Halogens - Mechanism of Action | Iodine inhibits protein function - oxidizing agent |
| Alcohols -Mechanism of Action | Protein denaturation and lipid dissolution |
| Heavy Metals - Mechanism of Action | Denaturation of enzymes and other essential proteins |
| Soaps and Detergents -Mechanism of Action | Mechanical removal of microbes through scrubbing. |
| Acid-anionic sanitizers | May involve enzyme inactivation or disruption |
| Quaternary ammonium | enzyme inhibition, protein denaturation, and disruption of plasma membrane |