Disinfectants |37 Questions| With Correct Answers.

Disinfection {Ans: -Destroys vegetative pathogens on a Surface, usually with liquid chemical agents. -Reduces or inhibits growth, does NOT steriize.}Antiseptics {Ans: Germicides designed for use on or living tissues.}Quaternary ammonium compounds is also known as : ....and give examples {Ans: - A.k.a. "quats" - Benzalkonium chloride (fantastik, scrubbing bubbles, lysol)}Original formulation of Lysol contained: {Ans: Cresols (organic compounds which are methylphenols)}Impure preparations of phenol were originally made from:..... {Ans: coal tar}Examples of Halogens {Ans: - Fluorine (fluoride in toothpaste) - chlorine - Bromine - Iodine ( betadine solution)}